Obscure statute grants reproduction of drugs in shortages – creating $1bn market of unbranded weight-loss drugs

Archived version: https://archive.ph/ZNduw

  • robocall@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    That’s how I got my off brand ozempic. They added B12 to it, so it isn’t an exact copy of the patented drug.

    • Nora
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      4 months ago

      You got a name for that? I wouldn’t mind letting my doctor know about this stuff.

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        4 months ago

        I got it through a compounding pharmacy website that only offers virtual consultations with their in-house doctors.

        • GBU_28@lemm.ee
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          4 months ago

          What is happening in this thread? Do not inject mystery drugs your learned about on an internet forum!