Last week, the FDA determined the shortage of Eli Lilly And Co's (NYSE:LLY) tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved.
The U.S. health regulator reminded compounders of the legal restrictions on making copies of FDA-approved drugs. The update has sparked concern among medical professionals, patients, and drug compounding facilities.
Tirzepatide injection, branded as Mounjaro and Zepbound, has been in shortage since 2022 due to increased demand, allowing compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities to produce the drug and meet patient demand.
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