Demand for popular weight loss drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) has long outpaced supply, forcing many patients with obesity to visit compounding pharmacies to get ...

Since 2022, four GLP-1 drugs, including those indicated for weight loss, have been on FDA’s drug shortage list due to extraordinarily high patient demand. The shortage has, in turn, resulted in ...

Some Compounded GLP-1s Remain Legal Experts Warn of Risks Oral GLP-1 Drugs Some Sources Riskier Than Others Illegal GLP-1 Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has told compounding ...

Compounded drugs are custom-made medications by a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy technician. They alter ingredients, drug form, or dosage amounts to create a medication tailored to an individual’s ...