The challenge we have is that there have been multiple trials that have tried to see: Can we markedly improve peoples health and get substantial weight loss with diet and exercise
The Guardian reported that hidden-market sellers are using WhatsApp and Telegram giveaway competitions to promote weight loss drugs, like the still unapproved Retatrutide, obtained outside of the legitimate supply chain
How is product quality maintained
"Novo Nordisk is aware there are a number of entities offering compounded semaglutide and has consulted the TGA, and others, on this matter." Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, also warned against using unofficial versions of the drug: "Products claiming to contain tirzepatide or Mounjaro that are made and/or distributed by compounding pharmacies have not been reviewed by global regulatory agencies for safety, quality, or efficacy
Among single GLP-1 receptor agonists, liraglutide has demonstrated modest efficacy, with an approximate 4.3% reduction in BMI over 56 weeks in adolescents with obesity
Compounded oral semaglutide drops and sublingual formulations use different absorption strategies