Too often, compounded medications are lumped into stories about unregulated supplements, dangerous knockoffs, or wellness fads. The
nuance gets lost. The facts get buried. And the patients who depend on these treatments are made to feel like they’re doing something wrong.Meanwhile, pharma-funded groups push narratives that confuse the public and pressure regulators to restrict access.
What’s at Risk
Public trust in pharmacist-made medications
Accurate representation of compounding in the media
Informed policymaking based on science, not spin
Patient willingness to pursue alternative therapies
