How do I avoid counterfeit or unsafe GLP-1s?
Licensed providers, verified pharmacies, base form, and never social media.
Only use licensed healthcare providers and verified pharmacies. Avoid pop-up clinics and any website promising miracle results.
Never buy GLP-1 medications from social media, unverified online sellers, or individuals. Counterfeits can be ineffective or dangerous.
Only fill prescriptions at reputable pharmacies and check for a state license. Confirm the compounding pharmacy uses the base form, not a salt form.
If a provider will not answer questions about safety, sourcing or credentials, walk away. Check the FDA's website for alerts about recalled or counterfeit medications.
None of this is medical advice. It is educational material drawn from FAT BITCH: Killing the Willpower Myth by Cat Clark, and it does not replace your prescriber, your pharmacist, or your actual doctor. If something here does not match what your care team told you, go with your care team and bring this along to the conversation.