In addition to the FDAs scrutiny of outsourcing facilities and compounders in the GLP-1 space, the FDA has expressed concerns over the use of unapproved GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, 2 including dosing concerns with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide products, salt forms that should not be used to compound semaglutide, use of retatrutide in compounding, and adverse events related to compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide, among others
Retatrutide is a single peptide that activates three receptors at once GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon combining incretin appetite and glucose effects with glucagon-driven energy expenditure
Pharmacy traceability Ask whether the partner pharmacy will provide a certificate of analysis, the state of licensure, and lot documentation
For skin and hair applications, prescription-compounded topical is the evidence-supported and legally compliant delivery method
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