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AOD-9604 vs Liraglutide.

Evidence, risk, regulatory flags, cost, and vendor coverage compared side by side. We don’t sell peptides — we help you choose between them.

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01· Subject

AOD-9604

GH fragment studied in human obesity trials for lipolytic effects via β-adrenergic pathways.

Tier Bmed-high risk

02· Subject

Liraglutide

Once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist with extensive clinical data for diabetes and obesity care.

Tier Amedium risk

01 · At a glance

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Primary fitfat loss & metabolism research where you want a clear starting pointfat loss & metabolism research where you want a clear starting point
EvidenceTier BTier A
Riskmed-highmedium
Experience levelintermediateintermediate
Budget tiermidpremium
Administration routeoral, subcutaneoussubcutaneous

02 · Use case & timing

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Goal fitFat Loss & MetabolismFat Loss & Metabolism
What users compare it forModest lipolytic/fat loss signals in trials. Not equivalent to GLP-1 class.Moderate weight loss, improved satiety, and HbA1c reduction in clinical populations.
Onset timelineClinical trials measured outcomes over ~12 weeks; weight loss signals modest.Metabolic and appetite effects begin within days to weeks; body-weight effects build over months.
Main tradeoffEvidence is stronger than most compounds in this category, but route, side effects, and vendor fit still matter.Evidence is stronger than most compounds in this category, but route, side effects, and vendor fit still matter.

03 · Safety & restrictions

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Adverse effectsOverall tolerability similar to placebo in safety reports; some serious AEs in dose groups (judged unrelated by investigators).GI effects are common, especially nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. Pancreatitis and gallbladder events remain class concerns.
ContraindicationsNo formal label.Avoid in personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2. Use caution with pancreatitis history and pregnancy.
Interaction notesMinimal established interactions.Same class cautions as other GLP-1 agents: hypoglycemia risk rises with insulin or sulfonylureas, and gastric emptying delay can affect oral medications.
Regulatory statusNot approvedPrescription-approved
FDA flagFDA status unclearFDA status unclear
WADA statusWADA S2Not listed

04 · Age & monitoring

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Supported age rangesNo age guidance yet25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+
Life-stage noteNot yet documentedAdult metabolic-health use case with the strongest fit when evidence and regulatory clarity matter more than novelty.
Monitoring burdenNot specifiedmedium
Follow-up cadenceNot yet documentedEarly review in the first month, then periodic follow-up every few months.

05 · Cost & sourcing

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Typical cycle cost€963.31No reliable estimate yet
Estimated monthly cost€321.10No reliable estimate yet
Cost confidenceHigh confidenceNo estimate

06 · Before you buy

Decision factorAOD-9604Liraglutide
Tracked vendor listings2 listings0 listings
Sourcing noteTracked product pages are available, which makes it easier to review the listing before you click out.No tracked product page yet, so sourcing takes more manual review.
Stack-friendly?Usually stack-friendlyUsually stack-friendly

Sources and review notes

  1. Certain Bulk Drug Substances for Use in Compounding that May Present Significant Safety Risks - U.S. Food and Drug Administration - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for FDA compounding-risk context and peptide safety flags.

  2. The Prohibited List - World Anti-Doping Agency - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for athlete-facing WADA risk and peptide-class restrictions.

  3. Peptide therapeutics: current status and future directions - PubMed / Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for broad peptide-therapeutics background and evidence framing.

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