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CagriSema

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What is it—and why does it matter?

In early-stage type 2 diabetes not adequately controlled with diet and exercise, CagriSema (2·4 mg each and 1·0 mg each) reduced HbA1c more than placebo. The main PK endpoint was cagrilintide AUC0-∞, measured from day 1 to day 36 (renal study) or day 39 (hepatic study).

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CagriSema, in plain English

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What it is

What the research looks like

Most published findings come from studies in people.

Who or what was studied, across 54 findings:
  • 49 People 91%
  • 0 Animals or lab 0%
  • 5 Other or unclear 9%

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What animal and lab studies suggest

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Safety

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What is it?

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Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

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1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide (cagrilintide-semaglutide; known as CagriSema)”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) versus semaglutide or cagrilintide in people with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 2): a double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide for once-weekly subcutaneous administration using a dual-chamber pen.

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1 cited source · Study independence not established

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “This study evaluated the usability of the CagriSema dual-chamber pen, a single-dose, single-use, pre-filled autoinjector for once-weekly subcutaneous administration of a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination that includes semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide, a once-weekly amylin receptor agonist, and its fixed-dose combination with semaglutide (CagriSema) represent novel therapeutic approaches.”

    Amylin-based obesity therapy: a meta-analysis of Cagrilintide and CagriSema versus placebo. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of semaglutide and cagrilintide (2.4 mg/2.4 mg).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Fixed-dose combination of semaglutide/cagrilintide (CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg)”

    CagriSema Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: REDEFINE 1. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a dual agonist that targets GLP-1 and amylin.

Molecular / pharmacology evidence

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record. 1 publication group(s) lack a resolved study identity.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP dual agonist), CagriSema (GLP-1/amylin dual agonist), and retatrutide (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist)”

    Engineered nutrient-stimulated hormonal multi-agonists for precision targeting of obesity and metabolic disorders. · Abstract

Identity

Cagrilintide-semaglutide is called CagriSema (Novo Nordisk).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Head-to-head data showed greater weight loss with semaglutide and JNJ-64565111 than liraglutide and greater weight loss with tirzepatide and cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema; Novo Nordisk) than semaglutide.”

    Efficacy and Safety of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Co-agonists for Weight Loss Among Adults Without Diabetes : An Updated Systematic Review. · DATA SYNTHESIS

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of semaglutide and cagrilintide (2.4 mg/2.4 mg).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Fixed-dose combination of semaglutide/cagrilintide (CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg)”

    CagriSema Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: REDEFINE 1 · Abstract

Identity

Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin agonist.

Molecular / pharmacology evidence

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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Exact passages, locators, and provenance
  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin agonist”

    Renal or Hepatic Impairment Does Not Affect Pharmacokinetics, Safety, or Tolerability of Subcutaneous Cagrilintide. · BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema, a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide, a long-acting amylin analogue, and semaglutide”

    Maximizing weight loss with cagrisema: a systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. · Abstract

Identity

CagriSema is a once-weekly combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) is a novel, once-weekly combination of the amylin receptor agonist cagrilintide and the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide.”

    Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on diet and exercise (REIMAGINE 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3a study. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema combines semaglutide with cagrilintide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “The dual therapy CagriSema, which combines semaglutide with cagrilintide was developed.”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Identity

CagriSema is cagrilintide combined with semaglutide, taken once per week.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of a once per week combination of cagrilintide with semaglutide (CagriSema) versus placebo as an add-on to basal insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes.”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record. 1 publication group(s) lack a resolved study identity.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide, a once-weekly amylin receptor agonist, and its fixed-dose combination with semaglutide (CagriSema) represent novel therapeutic approaches.”

    Amylin-based obesity therapy: a meta-analysis of Cagrilintide and CagriSema versus placebo. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-ratio combination of semaglutide and cagrilintide.

Molecular / pharmacology evidence

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema is a fixed-ratio combination of the long-acting GLP-1R agonist semaglutide and the calcitonin (CTR)/amylin receptor (AMYR) agonist cagrilintide”

    Co-agonism of GLP-1R and CTR/AMYR in the lateral dorsal tegmental nucleus produces additive effects on homeostatic and motivated feeding. · Abstract

Identity

CagriSema is a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema (a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide, -17.32%, -19.32% to -15.32%).”

    Comparative efficacy and safety of glucagon-like peptide 1 based drugs for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity without diabetes: network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. · RESULTS

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of semaglutide and cagrilintide (2.4 mg/2.4 mg).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Fixed-dose combination of semaglutide/cagrilintide (CagriSema 2.4 mg/2.4 mg)”

    CagriSema Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: REDEFINE 1. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is described as a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record. 1 publication group(s) lack a resolved study identity.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Tirzepatide, semaglutide, cagrilintide and their combination (CagriSema) have demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials;”

    Comparative Effectiveness of CagriSegma, Semaglutide, Cagrilintide and Tirzepatide in the Management of Overweight and Obesity: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a once-weekly combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of a once per week combination of cagrilintide with semaglutide (CagriSema) versus placebo as an add-on to basal insulin in individuals with type 2 diabetes.”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist).

Molecular / pharmacology evidence

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record. 1 publication group(s) lack a resolved study identity.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “a fixed-dose combination with the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist semaglutide (CagriSema)”

    Renal or Hepatic Impairment Does Not Affect Pharmacokinetics, Safety, or Tolerability of Subcutaneous Cagrilintide. · BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Identity

CagriSema is a once-weekly combination of cagrilintide (an amylin receptor agonist) and semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

1 cited passage across 1 source record.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) is a novel, once-weekly combination of the amylin receptor agonist cagrilintide and the GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide.”

    Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on diet and exercise (REIMAGINE 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3a study. · BACKGROUND

Identity

CagriSema is cagrilintide-semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema”

    Comparative effects of drugs for adults with overweight or obesity: systematic review and network meta-analysis. · RESULTS

How does it work?

Target, response, and disposition.

Mechanism

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide help with weight loss and glucose metabolism.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide, facilitate weight loss alongside glucose metabolism.”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Pharmacokinetics

The main PK endpoint was cagrilintide AUC0-∞, measured from day 1 to day 36 (renal study) or day 39 (hepatic study).

Molecular / pharmacology evidence

1 cited source · Study independence not established

How to read this evidence

Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “The primary endpoint was area under the cagrilintide plasma concentration curve from time zero extrapolated to infinity (AUC0-∞) from baseline (day 1) to day 36 (renal impairment study) or day 39 (hepatic impairment study).”

    Renal or Hepatic Impairment Does Not Affect Pharmacokinetics, Safety, or Tolerability of Subcutaneous Cagrilintide. · METHODS

What has been studied?

What the evidence says.

Comparative evidence

Trials in obesity comparing CagriSema vs semaglutide alone or placebo were searched up to July 2025.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We systematically searched MEDLINE (via PubMed), Web of Science, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, from inception to July 2025, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing CagriSema with semaglutide monotherapy or placebo in patients with obesity.”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Comparative evidence

In this network meta-analysis of randomized trials in adults with overweight or obesity, CagriSema was linked to -17.84% percent weight reduction.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Twenty-five trials involving 12 interventions met the inclusion criteria. Tirzepatide 15 mg resulted in the greatest percent weight reduction (MD -17.97%), followed by CagriSema (MD -17.84%) and semaglutide 7.2 mg (MD -14.66%).”

    Comparative Effectiveness of CagriSegma, Semaglutide, Cagrilintide and Tirzepatide in the Management of Overweight and Obesity: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. · RESULTS

Comparative evidence

The study aimed to compare CagriSema with semaglutide or cagrilintide for blood sugar control and safety in people with type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide (cagrilintide-semaglutide; known as CagriSema) versus semaglutide or cagrilintide for glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity.”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) versus semaglutide or cagrilintide in people with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 2): a double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. · BACKGROUND

Comparative evidence

CagriSema led to more weight reduction than semaglutide or placebo.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema therapy was associated with superior weight reduction compared with semaglutide or placebo.”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Comparative evidence

Across three randomized trials (n = 3545) in people with obesity, cagrisema (or cagrilintide) was compared with semaglutide.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Results Three RCTs ( n = 3545) were included.”

    Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide and Cagrisema Versus Semaglutide as Anti‐Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and Meta‐Regression · Abstract

Comparative evidence

CagriSema (2·4 mg each) reduced HbA1c more than semaglutide 2·4 mg in people with type 2 diabetes on metformin with or without an SGLT2 inhibitor.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each) was superior to semaglutide 2·4 mg in reducing HbA1cin participants with type 2 diabetes receiving metformin with or without an SGLT2 inhibitor.”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) versus semaglutide or cagrilintide in people with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 2): a double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. · INTERPRETATION

Comparative evidence

A systematic review and meta-analysis compared cagrisema and cagrilintide alone against semaglutide in people with obesity.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Sources and study IDs describe provenance, not clinical strength. Several articles can report the same study; one study can support several distinct findings. No clinical strength rating has been assigned here.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and safety of cagrisema and cagrilintide monotherapy compared with semaglutide in individuals with obesity.”

    Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide and Cagrisema Versus Semaglutide as Anti-Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. · BACKGROUND

Comparative evidence

The study compared CagriSema vs dose-matched placebo for 40 weeks in people on basal insulin.

Human research · design must be checked

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    “or dose-matched placebo (2·4 mg plus 2·4 mg or 1·0 mg plus 1·0 mg) for 40 weeks.”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · METHODS

Study findings

CagriSema achieved weight reductions exceeding 20%.

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    “Tirzepatide, CagriSema, and amycretin achieved weight reductions exceeding 20%”

    Medical Treatments for Obesity: What Does the Future Have in Store? · EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS

Study findings

CagriSema produced greater absolute weight loss (MD: -11 kg).

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    “CagriSema also resulted in greater absolute weight loss (MD: -11 kg), waist circumference (MD: -9.41 cm), and systolic blood pressure (MD: -7.06 mmHg).”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Study findings

CagriSema reduced waist circumference more (MD: -9.41 cm).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema also resulted in greater absolute weight loss (MD: -11 kg), waist circumference (MD: -9.41 cm), and systolic blood pressure (MD: -7.06 mmHg).”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Study findings

Across 3 RCTs, weekly Cagrisema led to more percent weight loss than semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly at 20-32 weeks (MD -9.07%).

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    “At 20-32 weeks, patients receiving Cagrisema weekly had significantly greater percentage [mean difference (MD)-9.07% (95%CI: -11.91, -6.23);P< 0.00001;I2= 96%]”

    Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide Alone and in Combination with Semaglutide (Cagrisema) as Anti-Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. · Abstract

Study findings

At the ≥ 20% weight-loss threshold, CagriSema had RR 27.82 in this analysis.

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    “At the ≥ 20% weight-loss threshold, CagriSema demonstrated marked superiority (RR 27.82), followed by tirzepatide 15 mg (RR 23.70).”

    Comparative Effectiveness of CagriSegma, Semaglutide, Cagrilintide and Tirzepatide in the Management of Overweight and Obesity: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. · RESULTS

Study findings

Across included RCTs, CagriSema led to more weight loss than cagrilintide (MD -9.24 kg; 95% CI -10.46 to -8.02; p < 0.00001).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema produced significantly greater weight loss than semaglutide (MD = -7.58 kg; 95% CI = -10.30 to -4.86; p < 0.00001), cagrilintide (MD -9.24 kg; 95% CI -10.46 to -8.02, p < 0.00001)”

    Maximizing weight loss with cagrisema: a systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. · Abstract

Study findings

Participants rated the device easy/very easy to learn (98.7%).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Participants rated the device easy/very easy to use (100%), easy/very easy to learn (98.7%), and an injection with the pen convenient (99.3%).”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

Study findings

Participants rated an injection with the pen convenient (99.3%).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Participants rated the device easy/very easy to use (100%), easy/very easy to learn (98.7%), and an injection with the pen convenient (99.3%).”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

Study findings

By week 40, HbA1c fell more with CagriSema 2·4 mg each than placebo (ETD -1·68 percentage points; p<0·0001).

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1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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1 cited passage across 1 source record.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Mean HbA1creductions were significantly greater with cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each -2·33% [SE 0·08] and 1·0 mg each -2·10% [0·08]) versus placebo (-0·66% [0·11]) at week 40, using the efficacy estimand (estimated treatment difference for cagrilintide-semaglutide [2·4 mg each] vs placebo -1·68 percentage points [95% CI -1·95 to -1·41], p<0·0001;”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

Across included RCTs, CagriSema led to more weight loss than placebo (MD = -13.99 kg; 95% CI = -18.38 to -9.61; p < 0.00001).

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1 cited source · Study independence not established

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema produced significantly greater weight loss than semaglutide (MD = -7.58 kg; 95% CI = -10.30 to -4.86; p < 0.00001), cagrilintide (MD -9.24 kg; 95% CI -10.46 to -8.02, p < 0.00001), and placebo (MD = -13.99 kg; 95% CI = -18.38 to -9.61; p < 0.00001).”

    Maximizing weight loss with cagrisema: a systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. · Abstract

Study findings

At week 68, HbA1c fell by -1·91 percentage points with CagriSema (2·4 mg each) vs -1·75 with semaglutide 2·4 mg (difference -0·16; 95% CI -0·27 to -0·05; p=0·0035).

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1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “For the primary endpoint using the efficacy estimand, mean HbA1cchange was significantly greater with cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each) versus semaglutide 2·4 mg (-1·91 percentage points [SE 0·04] vs -1·75 percentage points [0·04]; estimated treatment difference -0·16 percentage points [95% CI -0·27 to -0·05]; p=0·0035).”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) versus semaglutide or cagrilintide in people with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 2): a double-blind, randomised, controlled, phase 3 study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

By week 40, HbA1c fell more with CagriSema 1·0 mg each than placebo (ETD -1·44 percentage points; p<0·0001).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “for cagrilintide-semaglutide [1·0 mg each] vs placebo -1·44 percentage points [95% CI -1·71 to -1·17], p<0·0001).”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

Across included RCTs, CagriSema led to more weight loss than semaglutide (MD = -7.58 kg; 95% CI = -10.30 to -4.86; p < 0.00001).

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema produced significantly greater weight loss than semaglutide (MD = -7.58 kg; 95% CI = -10.30 to -4.86; p < 0.00001)”

    Maximizing weight loss with cagrisema: a systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. · Abstract

Study findings

CagriSema lowered systolic blood pressure more (MD: -7.06 mmHg).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “CagriSema also resulted in greater absolute weight loss (MD: -11 kg), waist circumference (MD: -9.41 cm), and systolic blood pressure (MD: -7.06 mmHg).”

    CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. · Abstract

Study findings

At one year versus lifestyle modification alone, CagriSema was associated with -14.8% mean weight loss (95% CI -16.9% to -12.7%).

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    “Compared with lifestyle modification alone, at one year, moderate to high certainty evidence shows substantial weight loss with tirzepatide (mean difference -14.9%, 95% confidence interval -16.0% to -13.9%), cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema, -14.8%, -16.9% to -12.7%)”

    Comparative effects of drugs for adults with overweight or obesity: systematic review and network meta-analysis. · RESULTS

Study findings

Median training time was 3 minutes.

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Median training time was 3 minutes,”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

Study findings

At 40 weeks, HbA1c fell more with CagriSema 1·0 mg each than placebo: treatment difference -1·3 percentage points (95% CI -1·8 to -0·9; p<0·0001).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “and -1·3 percentage points (-1·8 to -0·9; p<0·0001) for cagrilintide-semaglutide (1·0 mg each) versus placebo.”

    Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on diet and exercise (REIMAGINE 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3a study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

At 40 weeks, HbA1c fell more with CagriSema 2·4 mg each than placebo: treatment difference -1·7 percentage points (95% CI -2·0 to -1·3; p<0·0001).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “This corresponded to an estimated treatment difference of -1·7 percentage points (95% CI -2·0 to -1·3; p<0·0001) for cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each) versus placebo”

    Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on diet and exercise (REIMAGINE 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3a study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

Across four trials, CagriSema reduced percent body weight versus placebo by a mean difference of - 5.98% (95% CI - 10.64 to - 1.32).

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    “Cagrilintide significantly reduced percent body weight versus placebo (mean difference - 6.08%, 95% CI - 8.02 to - 4.14), as did CagriSema (- 5.98%, 95% CI - 10.64 to - 1.32).”

    Cagrilintide and CagriSema for weight reduction and metabolic risk modification in overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. · RESULTS

Study findings

In early-stage type 2 diabetes not adequately controlled with diet and exercise, CagriSema (2·4 mg each and 1·0 mg each) reduced HbA1c more than placebo.

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1 cited source · 1 linked study ID

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “In a population of people with early-stage type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with diet and exercise, cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each and 1·0 mg each) was superior to placebo in reducing HbA1c.”

    Efficacy and safety of once-weekly cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on diet and exercise (REIMAGINE 1): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3a study. · INTERPRETATION

Study findings

Participants rated the device easy/very easy to use (100%).

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  1. supports · Source-backed record
    “Participants rated the device easy/very easy to use (100%), easy/very easy to learn (98.7%), and an injection with the pen convenient (99.3%).”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

Study findings

By week 40, HbA1c fell more with CagriSema than placebo: treatment differences were -1·68 percentage points (2·4 mg each) and -1·44 percentage points (1·0 mg each).

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    “Mean HbA1creductions were significantly greater with cagrilintide-semaglutide (2·4 mg each -2·33% [SE 0·08] and 1·0 mg each -2·10% [0·08]) versus placebo (-0·66% [0·11]) at week 40, using the efficacy estimand (estimated treatment difference for cagrilintide-semaglutide [2·4 mg each] vs placebo -1·68 percentage points [95% CI -1·95 to -1·41], p<0·0001; for cagrilintide-semaglutide [1·0 mg each] vs placebo -1·44 percentage points [95% CI -1·71 to -1·17], p<0·0001).”

    Cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) as an add-on to basal insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes (REIMAGINE 3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 study. · FINDINGS

Study findings

Median training time was 3 minutes.

Human research · design must be checked

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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    “Median training time was 3 minutes, and time to prepare and inject was 15 seconds.”

    Ease of Use, Ease of Learning, and Convenience of the CagriSema Dual-Chamber Pen: Results From a Usability Study in Adults With Overweight, Obesity, or Type 2 Diabetes. · Abstract

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Research context · scope unclassified

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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CagriSema significantly reduced HbA1c.

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Research context · scope unclassified

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Two studies tested how kidney or liver impairment affects cagrilintide pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability after a single dose.

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CagriSema is cagrilintide combined with semaglutide.

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Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analogue.

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CagriSema is cagrilintide plus semaglutide.

Research context only—not evidence of a treatment effect.

Research context · scope unclassified

1 cited source · Study independence not established

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Cagrilintide alone or as CagriSema is presented as a pharmacologic strategy for weight management.

Research context only—not evidence of a treatment effect.

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Open the records yourself.

  1. Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide and Cagrisema Versus Semaglutide as Anti‐Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and Meta‐Regression ↗

    doi · published March 16, 2026 · retrieved September 8, 2026

  2. CagriSema Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: REDEFINE 1 ↗

    doi · published February 1, 2026 · retrieved September 4, 2026

  3. Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide Alone and in Combination with Semaglutide (Cagrisema) as Anti-Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ↗

    pubmed · published January 1, 2024 · retrieved September 9, 2026

  4. Novel GLP-1-based Medications for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity. ↗

    pubmed · published March 11, 2026 · retrieved August 25, 2026

  5. Engineered nutrient-stimulated hormonal multi-agonists for precision targeting of obesity and metabolic disorders. ↗

    pubmed · published April 1, 2026 · retrieved September 2, 2026

  6. CagriSema Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: REDEFINE 1. ↗

    pubmed · published February 1, 2026 · retrieved September 2, 2026

  7. CagriSema Versus Semaglutide Monotherapy or Placebo for Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials with GRADE Assessment. ↗

    pubmed · published May 15, 2026 · retrieved September 2, 2026

  8. Efficacy and Safety of Cagrilintide and Cagrisema Versus Semaglutide as Anti-Obesity Medications: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression. ↗

    pubmed · published June 1, 2026 · retrieved September 2, 2026

  9. Cagrilintide and CagriSema for weight reduction and metabolic risk modification in overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ↗

    pubmed · published June 1, 2026 · retrieved September 2, 2026

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