This doesnt mean GLP-1s arent valuable products
Some patients respond exceptionally well to semaglutide
The ad is a clear violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), which requires that advertising for prescription drugsincluding compounded drugsnot be false or misleading. In addition, PhRMA admonished Hims & Hers for appearing to violate guidelines set by the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, which say non-FDA-approved drugs cant be promoted as safe and effective for treating a particular condition
However, anti-obesity medications are prescribed to only about 4% of eligible people due to concerns about safety or effectiveness, lack of health care provider training in weight management, excessive costs due to insurance companies refusing coverage, and a toxic stigma that portrays obesity as a lack of willpower
Individual experiences vary
There are several categories of GLP-1 medications, including tirzepatides (such as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutides (such as Ozempic and Wegovy) and liraglutides (such as Saxenda and Victoza)
