Dr. Adam Lukachevitz: It’s important to get drugs from China off the street

I don’t prescribe medications like Ozempic or Wegovy. But more and more of my patients are taking them. And sometimes, the sources of these medications are murky. GLP-1 medications, originally developed for diabetes, have become extremely popular for weight loss. When prescribed by a qualified doctor and filled through a legitimate pharmacy, they can be a safe and effective part of treatment. The problem is, the market for these drugs has expanded faster than the systems meant to protect patients. Earlier this month, the FDA issued a warning about counterfeit Ozempic circulating in the U.S. Th