As cheaper Wegovy options surface – from discounts to compounded pills – FDA warnings spotlight safety, trust and what longevity costs. Because as the drug gets cheaper, the system around it is getting messier and, in some cases, riskier. Among the 40 medications listed are GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy. Still, politically and culturally, it’s clear that GLP-1 drugs are no longer niche therapies. The pill that sparked a backlashThe tension escalated further when US telehealth company Hims & Hers announced a compounded weight-loss pill priced as low as $49 for new customers.

Source: ABC News February 12, 2026 17:43 UTC