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spondylosaurus • 10/11/2024 • 1 reply • view on HN

I'm shocked that TFA doesn't mention the (massive, booming) market for compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide. The long-term future is uncertain, but since these drugs have been under shortage status, third-party pharmacies can legally compound them to meet increased demand.


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philipkglass • 10/11/2024

9 days ago the FDA declared the tirzepatide shortage over, though the other popular drugs in this class are still eligible for compounding based on shortage status:

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-c...