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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 8 MIN

Buying a Med Spa? GLP-1 Compliance Can Kill the Deal

from DarshanTalks Podcast · host Darshan Kulkarni

Send us Fan MailGLP-1 weight loss programs are everywhere right now, especially in the med spa space. For M&A lawyers and deal teams, that popularity comes with serious regulatory risk.In this episode, Darshan breaks down why GLP-1 compliance has quietly become a dealbreaker in healthcare acquisitions. What used to be framed as an FDA issue is now actively being enforced by state attorneys general using consumer protection and deceptive trade practice laws.You’ll hear how the end of the FDA shortage changed what compounding pharmacies are legally allowed to do, why “research grade” GLP-1 products are not a workaround, and how recent enforcement actions in Alabama and Connecticut are reshaping diligence expectations.This episode walks through the red flags buyers must catch before signing, including opaque supply chains, misleading marketing claims, research washing, and misaligned informed consent. It also explains why missing these issues can lead to asset freezes, injunctions, multi-state investigations, and massive post-closing remediation costs.If you advise on med spa transactions, private equity healthcare deals, or GLP-1-driven growth strategies, this conversation is essential listening.For deeper diligence support on GLP-1 programs and healthcare transactions, reach out to the Kulkarni Law Firm.Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of M&A, FDA regulation, state enforcement, and healthcare compliance.Support the showwww.kulkarnilawfirm.com

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Send us Fan Mail GLP-1 weight loss programs are everywhere right now, especially in the med spa space. For M&A lawyers and deal teams, that popularity comes with serious regulatory risk. In this episode, Darshan breaks down why GLP-1 compliance has quietly become a dealbreaker in healthcare acquisitions. What used to be framed as an FDA issue is now actively being enforced by state attorneys general using consumer protection and deceptive trade practice laws. You’ll hear how the end of th...

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