Usually, if a drug like Wegovy is available in pharmacies, compounding pharmacies or facilities are not permitted to compound the drug
[4] [5] The injectable formulations have gained particular attention due to their efficacy in producing substantial weight lossabout 15% of body weight on average in pivotal trialsalongside improvements in cardiovascular risk factors
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It's important to distinguish compounded semaglutide from unregulated powders sold as "generic Ozempic" and the like, which may be contaminated or counterfeit, said FDA spokesperson Amanda Hils
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