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The Hollow Men of Hims

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202 points quadrin | 3 comments | 25 Jun 25 22:59 UTC | HN request time: 0.61s | source
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yold__ ◴[26 Jun 25 00:11 UTC] No.44383020[source]▶
Semaglutide / GLP-1 compounding is not limited to just Hims. Lot's of pharmacies do it. The manufacturer (Novo Nordisk) charges 5x-10x for the exact same thing. The author calls the GLP-1s used in compounding "Chinese Knockoffs", but offers no evidence of quality control problems, and is instead relying on the reader's prejudices.

GLP-1 drugs may be a game-changer for obesity and diabetes, the same way that cholesterol (statin) drugs have greatly improved heart health. Hopefully reversing a long trend of increasing waistbands in developed / developing countries. Unfortunately, America will pay the highest price (including Medicare). I'm all for anything that makes them cheaper, including the many compounding pharmacies currently exploiting the loophole the author takes issue with.

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Spooky23 ◴[26 Jun 25 00:43 UTC] No.44383179[source]▶
The problem with your position is simple: where does it come from?

The legit path for compounded semaglutide is buying up Rybelsus, impacting the supply for diabetics. Compounding pharmacies are notoriously shady, and are likely using grey market materials from questionable sources.

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bickfordb ◴[26 Jun 25 01:05 UTC] No.44383298[source]▶
Is there evidence that compounded Semaglutide from Hims pharmacies has harmed anyone?
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hammock ◴[26 Jun 25 01:42 UTC] No.44383486[source]▶
Safe and effective. Side effects are very rare and are usually limited to soreness at the site of injection. Recommend everyone who is recommended semaglutide by a relevant authority, to get it. The obesity epidemic is a national security concern
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1. Der_Einzige ◴[26 Jun 25 11:54 UTC] No.44386514[source]▶
Yup. And using it as the wonder drug it is, I.e women using it to get “beach bodies” should be celebrated and not stigmatized.

I want bodily autonomy and control. The right to experiment with weight loss drugs is analogous to the right to be trans or to not have your foreskin removed at birth.

It’s crazy that these drugs even have further benefits like anti addiction properties!

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2. hammock ◴[26 Jun 25 14:21 UTC] No.44387703[source]▶
Miracle drugs. I wouldn’t be mad if we made these injections required for entry into public schools or employment
3. DrillShopper ◴[26 Jun 25 18:51 UTC] No.44390194[source]▶
> The right to experiment with weight loss drugs is analogous to the right to be trans or to not have your foreskin removed at birth

Both things the current administration is fighting against, so the metaphor is really apt.

There are a lot of trans people on HRT that DIY their meds, especially transfemmes, because estrogen is not a controlled substance.