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Compounded – or Not – Obesity Drugs Raise Risk of Overdose
Aug. 6, 2024 – The unbridled demand for weight loss drugs has fueled a surge in nontraditional versions, which are created in compounding pharmacies and available online and through cosmetic medical spas and wellness clinics. But compounded versions are …