The skinny on what happens to weight-loss drugs now

Impact of Weight Loss Drug Shortage on Consumers

The recent shortage of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovi led to compounding pharmacies stepping in to fill the gap, creating tailored versions of these medications. With the shortage officially over, federal regulations will require many of these pharmacies to cease production of their own formulations, limiting direct access for consumers. However, a loophole allows compounding pharmacies to continue producing slight reformulations of these drugs, which could include variations in dosage or the addition of vitamins. This means that although access may change, consumers may still have options available to them, even if those options are different from the standard medications previously available.