However, compounded drugs are not FDA approved, which means FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed
Those who use the treatment period strategically have a fighting chance
Some develop an aversion to greasy foods, sugary desserts or alcohol, while others begin preferring fresh fruit, citrus, spicy foods and protein-rich meals
After discontinuing its internal GLP-1 in May of 2025 for causing liver issues, Pfizer won a bidding war against seven other companies for Metsera, which is developing a variety of incretin assets, paying $10 billion in one of 2025s largest M&A deals
This is why Phase 3 TRIUMPH protocols allow dose reduction rather than discontinuation when a participant approaches a low BMI
Intriguingly, beyond their metabolic benefits, GLP-1RAs also exhibit anti-inflammatory effects