The HCG Institute
The HCG Institute is an online weight-loss seller offering compounded GLP-1 therapy after a telemedicine consultation.
What it is
Each patient has a telemedicine consult with a provider; service described as nationwide.
Medications come from US 503A compounding pharmacies, per its site.
Prescribes: Compounded GLP-1s (semaglutide per FDA letter; GLP-1/GIP option)
Pros and cons
Records we found
Official and court records we found in public sources as of October 15, 2026. This is not a live or complete record; check fda.gov, ftc.gov and court sites for the latest.
- FDA
FDA sent a warning letter stating claims such as 'Compounded Generic Semaglutide' and 'clinically proven' were false or misleading under FDCA 502(a) and 502(bb).2
Sources
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