Real out-of-pocket starts at $178/mo for compounded semaglutide injection ($99 medication plus $79 membership) and goes up from there
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are prescription drugs
The FDA sent 30 warning letters to GLP-1 compounders on February 20, 2026, flagging violations including claims of "same active ingredients" as brand-name drugs, language implying therapeutic equivalence, and statements implying FDA approval of compounded products
He specifically called out ongoing strength with Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and strong volume growth of Diet Coke as well as recent launches of Retro Diet Coke with Cherry and the return this month of Retro Diet Coke with Lime in the US
Alamuddin N, Vetter ML, Ahima RS, et al