Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

By: Sujith Ramachandran, University of Mississippi and Liang-Yuan (Claire) Lin, University of Mississippi, The Conversation

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Published: April 15, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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By Sujith Ramachandran, University of Mississippi and Liang-Yuan (Claire) Lin, University of Mississippi

If you watched the Super Bowl in 2026, you likely saw Serena Williams share her weight loss journey on GLP-1 medications in a commercial.

Like millions of others around the country, if you’ve ever considered taking one of these drugs, you probably went online to learn more about where you can get them and how much they cost.

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