The FDA warned against the use of compounded semaglutide more broadly, noting that these reformulated therapies pose a higher risk to patients than approved medicines because they do not undergo FDA premarket review for safety, effectiveness or quality. Patients should only be on compounded medication if their medical needs cannot be met by an available FDA-approved drug. Weight-loss therapies have been growing rapidly in recent months, with Novo Nordisks Wegovy (semaglutide) and Eli Lillys Zepbound (tirzepatide) currently dominating the space and other competitors looking target the lucrative market

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Wegovy tablets are used along with a lower-calorie diet and increased physical activity to: Help adults with obesity, or overweight adults with at least one weight-related health problem, lose weight and keep the weight off long term
The FDA has received reports of adverse events after patients used compounded semaglutide, and subsequently warns against using such products
Benefits: The drug contributes not only to weight loss but also to blood sugar control and better metabolic health, which can be a factor in hormone balance
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