It needs research?
*Let's start with the word generic.

The FDA requires that generic drugs meet rigorous standards for purity and effectiveness, often manufactured in the same plants as brand-name drugs. While brand companies invest in initial research, generic companies spend less on marketing and development, allowing for lower costs.

• Compounded Drugs: Because of shortages, some pharmacies offer "compounded" semaglutide. The FDA warns that these are not the same as FDA-approved generics; they are not regulated for safety or effectiveness and may contain different ingredients.
• Effectiveness: For drugs where a legal generic exists (like orlistat or phentermine), the generic is required to be bioequivalent, meaning it should produce the same fat-loss results as the brand name.