Approach online weight-loss drug offers with skepticism

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GLP-1 medicines are among the most promising medical advances in decades. Americans deserve confidence that the medication arriving at their doorstep is exactly what it claims to be.

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen the ads.

Lose weight fast. Get access to GLP-1s. Skip the doctor’s office. Delivered right to your door.

For millions of Americans looking to lose weight, the promise is understandably appealing. These remarkable drugs, which include Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, have become some of the most sought-after medicines in the country, helping patients lose significant weight and better manage chronic disease.

But there is something many consumers don’t realize when they click “buy.”

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