GLP-1 Dosing Chart, Schedule & Conversion Calculator
Standard titration schedules for every GLP-1, plus an interactive calculator to convert doses between drugs.
Dose Conversion Calculator
GLP-1 Dose Conversion Calculator
Estimate equivalent doses across GLP-1 medications. Educational reference only — your prescribing clinician sets actual dosing.
Equivalent doses
| Medication | Approx. equivalent |
|---|
Conversions are approximate based on potency-class anchors and published trial titration schedules. Tirzepatide is a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist — direct equivalence with semaglutide is approximate. Always confirm with your prescriber.
Wegovy (semaglutide) Standard Titration
| Weeks | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 0.25 mg/week |
| 5-8 | 0.5 mg/week |
| 9-12 | 1.0 mg/week |
| 13-16 | 1.7 mg/week |
| 17+ | 2.4 mg/week (maintenance) |
Ozempic (semaglutide) Standard Titration
| Weeks | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 0.25 mg/week (starter) |
| 5-8 | 0.5 mg/week (lowest maintenance) |
| If A1c not at goal | 1.0 mg/week |
| Optional | 2.0 mg/week (added 2022) |
Zepbound / Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Standard Titration
| Weeks | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | 2.5 mg/week |
| 5-8 | 5 mg/week |
| 9-12 | 7.5 mg/week |
| 13-16 | 10 mg/week |
| 17-20 | 12.5 mg/week |
| 21+ | 15 mg/week (maximum) |
Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) Titration
| Period | Dose |
|---|---|
| Month 1 | 3 mg daily (starter) |
| Month 2 | 7 mg daily |
| Month 3+ | 14 mg daily (max for T2D) |
Take on empty stomach with no more than 4 oz water; wait 30 min before food.
Saxenda (liraglutide) Titration
| Week | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.6 mg daily |
| 2 | 1.2 mg daily |
| 3 | 1.8 mg daily |
| 4 | 2.4 mg daily |
| 5+ | 3.0 mg daily (maintenance) |
Frequently Asked Questions
GLP-1 dosage for weight loss?
Wegovy maintenance: 2.4 mg weekly. Zepbound: 5-15 mg weekly. Saxenda: 3.0 mg daily. Compounded options can be custom-dosed. Titration takes 16-20 weeks for both Wegovy and Zepbound.
GLP-1 dose conversion chart?
Use the calculator above. Approximate equivalents per week: 1 mg semaglutide ≈ 5 mg tirzepatide ≈ 0.75 mg dulaglutide ≈ 1.8 mg liraglutide daily.
GLP-1 dosing schedule?
Wegovy: 0.25 → 0.5 → 1.0 → 1.7 → 2.4 mg weekly, escalating every 4 weeks. Zepbound: 2.5 → 5 → 7.5 → 10 → 12.5 → 15 mg, escalating every 4 weeks. Slow titration is fine.