The committee's recommendation to approve the majority of these peptides is a critical step forward in helping determine whether millions of Americans have safer, supervised access to these therapies
March 10, 2025: Eli Lilly Cuts Cost of Zepbound Through Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacy In a move to make Zepbound available to more patients, Eli Lilly has created a direct-to-consumer pharmacy where patients can buy the weight-loss drug at a reduced price if they pay with cash and do not use insurance
FDA Approval vs Compounding vs Research Use In real-world practice, this may be the biggest differentiator: Sermorelin: Previously marketed (Geref), now often encountered via compounding rather than as an FDA-approved commercial product (FDA, 2013)
Individuals on limited budgets who absorb oral supplements effectively can maintain B12 status economically
Different probiotic strains have unique, potential gut-supporting benefit, so if youre in the market for one, choose one based on your biggest GI issue: acidophilus DDS-1 : Prone to bloating