As weight loss drugs explode in popularity, are online marketplaces safe? – CBS News
Weight loss drugs are exploding in popularity, with 1 in 8 Americans saying they have tried medications like Ozempic and Wegovy to tackle everything from diabetes to weight loss, among other conditions. As demand rises, many people are turning to copycat alternatives, or compounded versions, of the drugs. CBS News Confirmed looked into the marketplace for these alternatives and found plenty of gray area, with little oversight or protection for consumers.
Angie Funk is a freelance writer who covers sports, education, and tech for Incredible USA News. She has a degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has been writing professionally for over 10 years.
