However, their use should always be supervised by a healthcare professional to ensure safety, proper dosage, and maximum effectiveness
Do They Work
It is studied for stimulating melanogenesis (the skin's own tanning response) with limited UV exposure, and for related melanocortin pathways

Just as importantly, the addition of extra ingredients creates a formulation that differs from the branded products, which compounders may use as a legal justification to avoid producing an outright copy of a brand-name drug.Recall Initiation Date: July 18, 2025Link: FDA Enforcement Report Semaglutide Company: Boothwyn Pharmacy, LLC (licensed compounding pharmacy)Location: Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaScope: Semaglutide, 2.5 mg/mL injection: .8 mL (186 vials), 2 mL (642 vials), 4 mL (648 vials)Drug Description: Treats type 2 diabetes and obesityRecall Reason: Subpotent drugs (which means they less than the specified amount of active ingredient)Recall Initiation Date: July 9, 2025Link: FDA Enforcement Report Semaglutide, Semaglutide/Cyanocobalamin, Tirzepatide, Tirzepatide/Cyanocobalamin Company: Thrive Health and Wellness, LLC, dba Thrive Health Solutions (Colorado)Location: Englewood, ColoradoScope: Semaglutide: 5 mg/mL (164 pre-filled syringes)

The shares of adults who report ever taking these drugs is highest among people with diabetes (43%), followed by those with heart disease (26%) and those who are obese or overweight (22%)