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Compounded Semaglutide Risks

Meaning

The potential adverse health consequences associated with semaglutide preparations that have been custom-mixed or reformulated by compounding pharmacies using non-FDA-approved active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or unauthorized salts. These risks include unpredictable variations in drug potency, the potential presence of untested or toxic impurities, and a lack of the stringent regulatory oversight applied to commercial, brand-name medications. Clinically, this introduces significant uncertainty regarding the true efficacy and patient safety profile.