Telling the Good from the Bad Compounded GLP-1 Drugs

Telling the Good from the Bad Compounded GLP-1 Drugs

The surge in demand for GLP-1 medicines has led to a market made up of compounded versions sold online. While compounding pharmacies are essential for patients who can’t medically tolerate FDA-approved drugs or helping to alleviate shortages, the rise of compounded GLP-1s indicates a troubling oversight issue as distinguishing good actors from bad ones is nearly impossible. The FDA has issued warnings about compounded GLP-1s, citing serious adve…