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Is Tirzepatide a GLP-1? How It Differs From Semaglutide
By Ann Czarnik, M.D., FACEP, Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician, Trio Concierge Medicine One question I hear almost every week: is tirzepatide a GLP-1? The short answer is yes, and then some. The
September 29, 2026

FDA Peptides in 2026: What the July Vote Changed, and What It Did Not
An FDA panel backed six of seven peptides in July. Dr. Ann Czarnik explains what that vote changes, what it does not, and what to ask before starting anything new.
September 28, 2026
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