Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, has warned that compounded versions of semaglutide often sold by unauthorized pharmacieshave been linked to: At least 100 hospitalizations 10 confirmed deaths (CNN, 2024) These compounded products are not FDA-approved and may contain unregulated or mislabeled ingredients, posing significant risks to consumers
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'It's like putting a Band-Aid on obesity': Doctors warn Wegovy is not a silver bullet after fat-melting shot was approved for overweight kids as young as 12 despite severe side effects and $1,300-a-month price tag Experts fear Wegovy will be seen as an easy alternative to living a healthy life It was shown to be highly effective in treating under-20s with severe obesity Young users of the drug will have to take it long term to keep the weight off Doctors today raised concerns about a new weight-loss shot that was approved with much fanfare for obese children
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