Prescription weight loss drugs have become so popular in the United States that suppliers have struggled to keep up. Jean Readdy, a retired teacher living in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, is among the one in eight Americans who have tried a GLP-1 drug for weight loss or diabetes, more commonly known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy.Readdy, who has struggled with her weight for most of her life, told CBS News her weight affected her self-esteem and how she moved through the world.
LegitScript, an organization that monitors and certifies online businesses, said it saw a 94% increase in companies applying for its healthcare certification since 2023. More than half of its recent applicants had a weight-loss focus on their website.However, compounded drugs aren't reviewed for efficacy and safety by the FDA.'There is not a tremendous amount of oversight,' said CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder.