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Is compounded semaglutide legal?

✓Last reviewed · Written by Dr. George Grunberger · Medical review: pending — clinician review in progress · How we review

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Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. Since the FDA removed semaglutide and tirzepatide from its shortage list, routine copying of the approved products by compounders is restricted, and the FDA has issued warning letters to sellers. 'Research use only' products are not for human use.

General information based on official labels. Your prescriber or pharmacist can advise on your situation.

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