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In a recent article by Medscape, a well-respected medical online source for clinicians, it is stressed that you talk to your Primary Care Providers before you consider going online to order GLP-1s agonist meds like Wegovy, etc, infact, don't. Wegovy, etc are in short supply and "compounding" sites are appearing all over the internet and social media. Don't be lured by cheap prices and instant supply. Anything that is really easy is often not quite what you think. The article states that the ingredients may not be what they profess as there are very strict guidelines by the FDA to protect us. You could be disappointed, infact harmed with serious consequences. The FDA does allow Compunding Pharmacies to make the meds when in short supply, but you have to know exactly who you are dealing with. I am an advocate of compounding pharmacies and they served me well in my practice, but you need to make sure they are reputable and licensed. You can look this up online, but also speak to your Health Care Provider. The Alliance for Compounding Pharmacies states that their pharmacies do not advertise online and that is important to realize as the sites that are advertising are probably fraudulent. Legal and certified versions can be sold through Compound Pharmacies but there are strict regulations that are followed which are adhered to by the ACP, Alliance for Compounding Pharmacies. Even with that, several ACPs are being sued in various states by the Pharmaceutical Industry. There are strict regulations, both by the state and federal government that hold them to a very high standard of adherence in the practice of compounding. A point of interest is that Compounding Pharmacies must purchase their supplies from FDA registered facilities. I am not advocating so much for Compounding Pharmacies for this group of medicine, I am trying to give you information so that you and your Healthcare Provider can make a educated decision on your choices. Please do not by randomly online. Your health is at risk. Never be fooled by something that is too cheap and to easy. 3/26/2024
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