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37 States Urge FDA to Regulate Weight Loss Drugs

2/23/2025

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Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, alongside 37 states, is pushing the FDA to tighten safety regulations on weight loss drugs. He raised alarms about the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially semaglutide, and the risks consumers encounter when buying online. Brown's call for stronger consumer protection aims to safeguard public health.

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Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, alongside 37 states, is pushing the FDA to tighten safety regulations on weight loss drugs. He raised alarms about the dangers of counterfeit medications, especially semaglutide, and the risks consumers encounter when buying online. Brown's call for stronger consumer protection aims to safeguard public health.