Custom formulations of popular weight loss medications have surged in popularity due to the high costs of FDA-approved drugs.

Compounded GLP-1 drugs aren't FDA-approved and may carry unknown safety risks. Experts warn of inconsistent quality, dosing and possible side effects in compounded meds. Lifestyle habits—like diet, ...

Compounded semaglutide is a medication that’s custom-made by a compounding pharmacy. It contains the active ingredient semaglutide, which is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.

When endocrinologist Dan Bessesen, MD, looked online and saw how easy it would be for him to purchase a weight loss drug from a compounding pharmacy without being seen by a medical provider, he was ...

An informational overview examining what consumers often consider when researching telehealth-based prescription weight ...

Compounding pharmacy sues Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk alleging antitrust violations to restrict compounded GLP-1 medication access and limit competition.

Discover how compounding pharmacies are transforming healthcare by creating tailor-made medications for patients with unique needs, offering critical alternatives when standard drugs fall short, and ...

Compounding is the act of mixing, combining, or altering ingredients to tailor a medication to an individual’s needs. Generally, compounding a medication is done by a licensed pharmacist, a licensed ...

GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) are medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. You’ve probably heard of them under brand names like Ozempi c® and Wegovy® (semaglutide) ...

Many patients looking to save money are buying compounded tirzepatide instead of Mounjaro and Zepbound. But an FDA decision could put an end to that. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ...

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