Nicole Fallert

Nicole Fallert, a USA TODAY Wellness reporter, delves into the alarming trend of Americans creating their own unregulated GLP-1 drugs. She discusses the motivations driving this underground market, including high costs and limited supply. Fallert highlights medical risks associated with homemade drugs, such as contamination and unknown side effects. The conversation also touches on the visibility of the gray market on social media and the interplay between misinformation and informed risk-taking. Nicole warns that this shadow market might persist unless major changes in regulation and access occur.