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.

The runaway popularity of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss and diabetes management led to a nationwide shortage that lasted more than a year—and created the perfect conditions ...

When endocrinologist Dan Bessesen, MD, looked online and saw how easy it would be for him to purchase a weight loss drug from ...

By Maggie Fick and Mrinalika Roy Jan 12 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on Monday as many as 1.5 million ...

"They’re priced for profits, not patients.” That’s the critique from Hims & Hers Health’s buzzy — and controversial — Super Bowl ad, leveling the accusation against brand-name weight loss drugs. Set ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to more than 40 compounding pharmacies, demanding that they cease certain advertising practices for a variety of compounded ...

Whether it’s due to an ingredient allergy or other reasons, compounding pharmacies can help tailor a custom-made medication to meet your needs. And when drug shortages happen, they can play an ...