Beyond drug development and manufacturing, there are adjacent opportunities in packaging and distribution channels including online pharmacies (eg Numan, Hims and Hers) and digital health platforms
Logistics: ZATCA Customs and Regional Shipping Procuring research materials internationally or regionally requires a supplier capable of navigating local logistical hurdles
503A pharmacies can still compound personalized formulations for individual patients with valid prescriptions, and this is the model used by TrimRx and most legitimate telehealth weight loss programs
doi: 10.3389/fcdhc.2026.1665837 Received 14 July 2025 Revised 07 January 2026 Accepted 07 January 2026 Published 02 February 2026 Volume 7 - 2026 Edited by Zhijie Michael Yu, University Health Network (UHN), Canada Reviewed by Alessando Mattina, IRRCS ISMETT/UPMC, Italy Clara Odilia Sailer, Brigham and Womens Hospital, United States Updates Copyright 2026 Chen, Li, Zhou, Li, Ji, Feng and Song
Avoid if personal or family history exists
What if my doctor wont prescribe because of BMI requirements