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The Ozempocalypse Is Nigh

Scott analyzes the implications of the FDA ending compounded GLP-1 weight loss drugs, which have provided a cheaper alternative to official channels for the past three years, and examines various responses from both compounding pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies.

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Mar 12, 2025 1,644 words 730 likes 487 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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The Compounding Loophole

Scott Alexander examines how compounding pharmacies are producing cheaper versions of GLP-1 agonist drugs, exploring the economics, safety, and future implications of this practice.

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Aug 22, 2024 1,780 words 224 likes 320 comments Listen · 11 min Read Read
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