Virginia Focus - GLP-1 Safety

Millions of Americans are turning to weight-loss drugs, but how can you know whether the product you're getting is safe? As federal regulators weigh important decisions affecting compounded GLP-1 medications and peptide products, questions about counterfeits, online scams, and patient safety continue to grow. On this episode, we're joined by Shabbir Imber Safdar, Executive Director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, to separate fact from fiction and explain what consumers need to know.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 28, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Virginia Focus - GLP-1 Safety

0:00 30:01

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera Network #AlJazeeraEnglish, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'Reaching more than 282 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust #AlJazeeraEnglish to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of #journalism that the world has come to rely on.We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected #news and #CurrentAffairs channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Virginia Focus?

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this Virginia Focus episode published?

This episode was published on August 28, 2026.

Can I download this Virginia Focus episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!