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

Julia Ingram is a data journalist for CBS News Confirmed. She uses data analysis and computation to cover misinformation, AI and social media. Readdy, who has struggled with her weight for most of her ...

After trying to lose weight her whole life, Lisa Hallock finally started to see lasting results from a compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient used in Ozempic. As a busy mom of three who had ...

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.

Does Compounded Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss? Compounded semaglutide can be an affordable alternative to brand-name weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy. But it’s important to understand ...

The decision to prescribe a compounded or brand-name glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication for obesity treatment was never simple, but recent developments have complicated it further. In the ...

Today, the compounded GLP-1 market is in upheaval. The FDA has banned copies of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and a number of ...

Digital health company Noom on Thursday announced it will offer a compounded GLP-1 drug as part of a new weight loss product that starts at $149. The treatment will feature compounded semaglutide, the ...

Online pharmacies offering compounded versions of weight loss drugs filled the gap during a GLP-1 shortage. These people say they were a lifeline. (Getty Creative) Is the era of sourcing cheaper ...

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 ...