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Sharona Hoffman

Law’s Sharona Hoffman emphasizes risks of obtaining non-legitimate GLP-1 weight loss medications

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Woman’s WorldSharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center, emphasized the risks of obtaining GLP-1 weight loss medications without proper medical oversight. She highlighted the importance of ensuring prescriptions come from legitimate, reputable pharmacies, noting that fraudulent products and unregulated med spas pose serious safety concerns, despite their seemingly easier access.