According to the FDAs website, Compounding is generally a practice in which a licensed pharmacist, a licensed physician, or, in the case of an outsourcing facility, a person under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, combines, mixes, or alters ingredients of a drug to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient. This is referring to a 503A or lesser designated compounding pharmacy where compounds are created for patient-specific prescriptions and not for mass production
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have surged in popularity, but so have scams targeting people eager to access the drugs or products claiming to deliver similar results
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Still, doctors warn against unrealistic expectations, especially the idea that these drugs improve athletic performance
We will also cover practical tips for those considering this treatment option