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by jupp0r 958 days ago
From what I understand, Semaglutide is available in compounded form by pharmacies due to a shortage (without end in sight) being declared.

https://www.fda.gov/media/173456/download?attachment

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> Semaglutide is available in compounded form by pharmacies due to a shortage (without end in sight) being declared.

There's much less oversight over the production of compounded drugs, and people who purchase them may not be getting what they expect, with no way to tell the difference.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information...

Absolutely. My comment was more pertaining to patent's being partially suspended, which is not the same as generic fully regulated drugs being available.