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Compounding Pharmacy Alerts and Recalls

Latest — updated August 10, 2026

Formulation and pharmacy watch:

Tirzepatide–B12 adduct finding keeps additive formulations under scrutiny

2026 laboratory work showing tirzepatide chemically bonds with added vitamin B12 — forming a molecule absent from any approved product — continues to anchor FDA concern about differentiated compounded formulations.

Monitored category — items publish only when newsworthy and sourced.

The pharmacy-alerts category tracks recalls, disciplinary actions, and safety communications involving compounding pharmacies that fulfill GLP-1 programs. Items name the pharmacy, product, lot where available, dates, the regulator, and any patient instructions.

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Primary sources monitored

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