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“Compounded semaglutide is the same as an approved product.”

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This statement leaves out a limit that changes its meaning.

FDA says compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing.

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Compounded or otherwise unapproved semaglutide products compared with FDA-approved products. These limits show which substance, product, people, use, place, and time the answer covers. A different product or situation can have a different answer.
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Whether evidence for one product also applies to another product.

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