VICTOZA vs ZEPBOUND

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. VICTOZA and ZEPBOUND are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	VICTOZA	ZEPBOUND
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$38.75 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIRAGLUTIDE	TIRZEPATIDE
Manufacturer	Novo Nordisk Inc	Eli Lilly and Co
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist	Glp-1 Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 5 days (roughly 120 hours)
Treats	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus	Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

victoza zepbound

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$38.75 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

LIRAGLUTIDE

TIRZEPATIDE

Manufacturer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Eli Lilly and Co

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Glp-1 Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 5 days (roughly 120 hours)

Treats

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Victoza and Zepbound?

Victoza contains Liraglutide, while Zepbound contains Tirzepatide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.