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FDA notches up scrutiny of unapproved, compounded GLP-1s

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In a patient warning, the agency continued its focus on compounded GLP 1 drugs as safety risks, telehealth marketing issues, and post shortage demand fuel enforcement.

Citing concerns over patient safety, product quality, dosing accuracy, and supply chain integrity, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is signaling a more aggressive regulatory posture toward the growing market for unapproved and compounded GLP-1 weight-loss products.

As demand for obesity treatments continues to grow, the agency issued a

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