Setting the Record Straight
For over two years now, patients across the country have been facing shortages of critical medications — all part of the GLP-1 class of drugs, used to treat diabetes and support weight management.
During these shortages, legitimate compounding pharmacies like ours have stepped up to ensure continuity of care for patients who might otherwise go without.
But recently, there’s been a wave of misinformation, causing patients and prescribers to question the safety and legality of compounded GLP-1 medications.
Let’s clear the air.
Setting the Record Straight
Several brands have launched public campaigns implying compounded GLP-1 medications are “counterfeit,” “unsafe,” or “illegitimate.”
These accusations are false, misleading, and harmful to patient care.
The FDA itself allows compounding pharmacies to make drugs on the FDA shortage list.
When commercial GLP-1 medications are listed on the FDA shortage list, federal law allows licensed pharmacies to compound them for individual patients with a valid prescription.
We don’t “copy” or “knock off” these drugs. We use the same active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers to create individualized therapies.
FDA Drug Shortage List →*Unfortunately, the FDA has removed these drugs from the shortage list due to pressure from manufacturers, despite ongoing reports of shortages. We hope they will reconsider this decision.
Here’s what they don’t tell you:
✅ Compounded medications are legal and regulated.
The FDA allows compounding of drugs on the shortage list for individual patients.
✅ APIs used are NOT counterfeit.
We source only from FDA-registered manufacturers with Certificates of Analysis verifying purity and potency.
✅ Compounded drugs are not mass-produced.
They are created only for individual patients with valid prescriptions.
✅ Adverse event claims are skewed.
Drugmakers cite unverified FDA FAERS reports — which even the FDA states cannot prove causation.
The Real Risk? Disrupted Patient Care
The biggest danger isn’t compounded medications — it’s the fear campaign causing doctors to hesitate and patients to go untreated.
Compounding pharmacies fill a critical gap when drugmakers can’t meet demand. Congress designed laws like Section 503A of the FDCA to ensure patient access during shortages.
When manufacturers blur the line between illegal online sellers and licensed pharmacies, it doesn’t protect the public — it harms them.
Our expert pharmacists are here to help guide prescribers on safe, legal, high-quality compounded GLP-1 therapy.
Choose a Pharmacy You Can Trust
At Town & Country Compounding, we are:
- Legitimate
- Accredited
- Inspected
- FDA-compliant
- Transparent
We proudly work hand-in-hand with prescribers to deliver safe, reliable medications when patients need them most.
Learn more at TCCompound.com
Our Commitment to Excellence
Our accreditations place us in the top 1% of compounding pharmacies.
Town & Country Compounding in Ramsey, NJ holds accreditations reflecting our commitment to quality and safety:
- PCAB Accreditation through ACHC
- Compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800>
- Inspected by NABP and state agencies
- Only FDA-registered API suppliers
