For Hims & Hers and related compounders, this has been a double-edged sword: while Hims shares soared earlier in the year, they experienced harsh corrections amid regulatory uncertainty, as partnerships with drugmakers were suddenly terminated and as the FDA resolved drug shortages, threatening the legal viability of compounded offerings
Meanwhile, the beauty industry is positioning products as a way to combat the hollowed look known as Ozempic face. Swiss pharmaceutical company Galderma, Cetaphils parent company, says it has seen growth from its injectables products that compete with Botox
Compounded Semaglutide (GLP-1) is a once-weekly injectable medication that mimics a natural hormone involved in appetite regulation and blood sugar control
In trials, it is a triple agonist it acts on three hormone pathways (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon), one more than tirzepatide and two more than semaglutide
Coaching and Support: Each patient receives a dedicated coach who provides weekly check-ins during the first month, then bi-weekly sessions thereafter
The current shortage of semaglutide is largely due to delivery device issues rather than a lack of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API)