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It looks like Eli Lilly is suing Empower Pharmacy to try and limit access to compounded medications. Empower argues that restricting access isn't in the patient's best interest.

Accreditation from PCAB and registration with the FDA as an outsourcing facility are good signs. PCAB means they follow USP 797 standards, and FDA registration means they're supposed to follow similar manufacturing rules as big pharma.

Compounding pharmacies have a history of issues. Remember the NECC disaster? Contaminated drugs caused serious harm and even death. You'd think they would learn!

Just remember that whatever you use, sterile technique is the most important thing. Clean everything thoroughly.

Big Pharma = 👿

I have never either. Never.

It's mostly a U.S. thing. Many countries use sterile water or saline (single-use vials) to avoid contamination. It's not that everyone else is wrong, but the U.S. can be excessive. If they do alright with just sterile water, it says something.

I saw a recording of a fibroid removal from my wife. There were chunks of fat around; seems like they'd be easy to remove. But insurance companies... But it's okay to surgically alter a stomach for weight loss.

I'm asking why we can't remove it the simple way. Once it's gone, it won't return.

I'm sure it's already happening for the wealthy. They have really precise instruments with cameras. Why aren't we using minimally invasive methods to remove it and prevent its return?

I can't even manage to eat pizza since starting semaglutide.

With all the advanced endoscopic tech available now, why can't they extract visceral fat easily? Just like liposuction for subcutaneous fat.

The concern with compounded medications often revolves around quality control and consistency. Unlike FDA-approved drugs, compounded versions aren't subject to the same rigorous manufacturing standards. This can lead to variability in potency and potential contamination, raising safety concerns...

It's crucial to remember that findings in animal models don't always translate to humans. The efficacy and safety profiles could differ significantly. While the AI aspect is intriguing, rigorous clinical trials are paramount before any widespread conclusions can be drawn about this BRINP2 peptide.

Congrats! That's a significant change. I'm with you - a medium pizza used to be a single meal for me, and now I can maybe handle two slices. Hopefully, we can learn from this and keep the healthy habits for good. Keep it up!

I've definitely had those moments where I look in the mirror and barely recognize myself. It's a wild feeling!

Big congrats! You look amazing! All your hard work paid off!

No lie, your before pic had me thinking Luke Combs! Congrats! Looking good!

It's amazing how much these drugs can help. It's not always easy, though. I have a friend who's lost around 50 lbs since summer, but he's having to reduce his dosage to manage the stomach issues. Keep up the good work everyone!

Look at those cheekbones! You go!