Medicines & Pharmacology

GLP-1 receptor agonist

Also called: GLP-1 RA

What does GLP-1 receptor agonist mean?

A medicine that mimics GLP-1 signalling to improve glucose regulation, reduce appetite and slow gastric emptying.

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