GLP-1 medicines like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) work—but the online market is risky. The FDA continues to warn about unapproved or misbranded products sold on the internet (often labelled “for research only”) that may contain the wrong ingredients, too much/too little drug, or none at all. In February 2025, the FDA declared the semaglutide shortage resolved, meaning routine compounding “copycats” generally no longer qualify—and enforcement has tightened against illegal sellers.
Your quick safety checklist
• Buy only with a valid prescription from a licensed pharmacy—verify with NABP’s Safe Pharmacy tool.
• Avoid sites offering GLP-1s without an exam, with unclear lot/expiry, or “research chemical” language.
• If you already purchased online and feel unwell (severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain), seek care.
How MedixUCC helps: We provide physician-supervised weight management: medical evaluation, evidence-based prescribing, verified sourcing, and follow-up to monitor results and side effects. Book a consult today to confirm if a GLP-1 is right for you—and that your medication is the real thing.
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