GLP-1 Medications and Hair Loss: Addressing the Surprising Side Effect of Weight Loss Therapies
At Town & Country Compounding, we regularly hear from patients and providers concerned about sudden hair shedding a few months into GLP-1 therapy. In this blog, we explain why it happens, when it typically begins, and how custom compounded solutions may help support regrowth. Proactive measures may be helpful!
Compounded Tirzepatide and 503A Compounding Pharmacies
The conversation around compounding pharmacies has gained heightened attention in the current landscape of medication shortages and evolving healthcare needs. The FDA’s recent, abrupt removal and subsequent reinstatement of access to compounded tirzepatide injections (GLP-1) underscores the essential role that 503a compounding pharmacies play in facilitating patient access to essential medications in shortage.
PART II: The Gray Market of Tirzepatide Injections — A Dangerous Alternative
As access to compounded tirzepatide injections recently became increasingly restricted, many patients turned to the gray market — an underground network where medications are sold outside regulated pharmacies.