Later in 2025, NPR reported that the popularity of GLP-1s has also led to counterfeit products making their way onto the mass market, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a warning about counterfeit Ozempic to the public
Insurance Coverage Reality (2026) Per KFF's 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey: About 40% of US employer plans cover GLP-1s for obesity
In a statement, Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, questioned whether the FDA's resolution of the shortage had taken into account demand for the compounded drug and "the number of patients wholl need to be transitioned from a compounded version to a FDA-approved version. "Thats likely hundreds of thousands of patients," Brunner said
Your provider can help determine which is appropriate for your needs
These medications typically cost over $1,000 per month if youre paying out of pocket (without insurance)
If a once weekly injection is missed, it can usually be administered within four days