Hims & Hers is under scrutiny for promoting compounded weight-loss drugs in a Super Bowl ad without clear FDA approval or side effect disclosures. These compounded drugs, unlike generics, are not regulated or clinically tested by the FDA,

Semaglutide's role extends beyond diabetes, aiding weight loss and offering cardiovascular protection, with ongoing research into its broader health impacts.

Is compounded semaglutide effective for weight loss? Here’s the short version: Compounded semaglutide isn’t approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), so it hasn’t been proven effective in clinical trials.

"They’re priced for profits, not patients.” That’s the critique from Hims & Hers Health’s buzzy — and controversial — Super Bowl ad, leveling the accusation against brand-name weight loss drugs. Set to the tune of Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,

The telehealth company Hims & Hers put out a Super Bowl ad that skimped on clarifying that its compounded semaglutide medications aren't FDA-approved.