Weight loss injections, particularly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) and the dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), have transformed obesity management in recent years
Grocery spending in GLP-1 households drops by 5.3%, with higher-income homes reducing spend by 8.2%
FDA responded by keeping these injectables on its drug-shortage list, which gives compounding pharmacies a narrow, but legal, window to prepare patient-specific versions until manufacturers catch up
Other peptides are prescribed legally as compounded medications through specialized clinics to support weight loss
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