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July 28, 2026↗ source

An FDA advisory panel has voted to allow the compounding of tirzepatide and semaglutide, major GLP-1 agonists used for weight loss and diabetes, while rejecting a petition for a third peptide. This decision is a significant victory for the compounding industry and patients seeking lower-cost alternatives to branded drugs like Mounjaro and Zepbound, though it bypasses standard safety approvals.

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