There is just no standard of care. Emily Hilliard, a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services, told KFF Health News that compounded drugs should only be used in patients whose medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug. Hilliard said the agency urges consumers to be vigilant and know the source of their medicine. Understanding the Risks While weight loss drugs have helped millions of people lose weight, theyre not without risk, the data shows
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Indeed, the suggestion of possible cardiovascular benefit seen in the safety studies is now being formally examined in large randomized-controlled trials with primary cardiovascular end points