The U.S. Food and Drug Administration weighed in on the matter, warning that it has received 'adverse event reports' after patients used compounded semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
Why are patients turning to compounding pharmacies?Semaglutide is a synthetic version of a hormone known as GLP-1, which the body releases into the intestine when people eat food. That leads to reduced appetite and slows down stomach emptying, which may contribute to feeling full sooner,Compounding pharmacies claim to basically make that synthetic hormone, and then send the patient the raw materials, along with something to mix them with and a syringe, said NBC’s senior medical correspondent Dr.
The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness or quality of compounded drugs, the agency reminds consumers in its May 31 warning. It does not offer details about what types of"adverse events" patients who used compounded semaglutide have experienced. “We have not conducted studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Wegovy when compounded with other ingredients,” the“Novo Nordisk is the only company that has FDA approval to market Wegovy and we supply it in a disposable single-use pen available by prescription only.”There is no lower-cost generic version of semaglutide approved, so what goes into these cheaper products?
Patients should only buy drugs containing semaglutide with a prescription from a licensed health care provider, and only obtain medicines from state-licensed pharmacies or outsourcing facilities registered with FDA, the agency notes.
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