Hims & Hers’ Super Bowl ad plugs its compounded weight loss drugs as the “affordable” solution to a “sick system,” but many concerns about safety still swirl around these forms of the medications.

Most compounded versions of popular drugs used for weight loss including Wegovy and Zepbound may soon no longer be available after a U.S. judge declined an initial injunction to allow compounding ...

As of February 2025, the semaglutide injection (Ozempic, Wegovy) shortage was resolved. As a result, compounded semaglutide ...

Compounding pharmacies are facilities that are able to make customized medications. This could be to alter a drug's dosage or composition for medical purposes. Many patients have benefitted from drug ...

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. This means they haven’t undergone the same rigorous testing for safety and effectiveness. The FDA advises against using compounded versions unless approved ...

When Tina Jacobson tried to get Ozempic to lose weight, her health insurance provider denied coverage because she was not diabetic. Instead of paying more than $1,000 out of pocket for the Type 2 ...

Note: Compounded drugs are not approved by theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and may carry greater risks than FDA-approved treatments. Despite new rules limiting their manufacture, compounded ...

Industry Analysis Examines How Cost, Safety, and Access Considerations Shape Semaglutide Choices as MEDVi Lists Compounded ...

Note: Compounded drugs are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and may carry greater risks than FDA-approved treatments. Despite new rules limiting their manufacture, ...

Indiana Congressmen Rudy Yakym and André Carson have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at cracking down on untested and potentially dangerous mass-produced ...