If a medication shortage is making it difficult for you to access semaglutide through your typical doctor or pharmacy ... While yes, there are some sketchy online sites and compounding pharmacies ...

The type 2 diabetes medication, generically known as semaglutide, has received unprecedented attention in the press and the medical community for its ability to trigger profound weight loss.

"We're a little bit in the Wild West," said John Hertig, an associate professor at Butler University's College of Pharmacy ... for the really sketchy stuff, compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide ...