Some patients now turn to copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs [9mtz-nLj6qB]

Some patients now turn to copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs [9mtz-nLj6qB]

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The shortage and high cost of popular weight loss drugs is driving some patients to use medications from compound pharmacies, which can legally create copycat versions of the drugs to meet demand. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports on what patients need to know.  » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: Visit NBCNews.Com: Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Follow NBC News on Instagram: #weightloss #drugs #weight #powerful diet pills #alli weight loss pills