In this episode, I’m joined by Shaun Noorian—engineer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, the largest compounding pharmacy in the world. With compounded GLP-1s making headlines and lawsuits from Big Pharma intensifying, Shaun joins me to pull back the curtain on the regulatory, financial, and ethical storm brewing behind the scenes.
Are compounded GLP-1s legal? Safe? Who controls drug pricing in the U.S., and why are Americans paying 10x more than Europeans for the same medication? And most importantly—what does all this mean for access, affordability, and patient care?
This episode is a wake-up call. If you care about transparency in medicine, patient rights, or access to life-saving medications, don’t miss this one.
We cover:
- Why compounded GLP-1s are under attack—and what the FDA’s recent moves really means
- How Big Pharma sets drug prices—and why Americans pay up to 10x more than other countries
- The legal battle over semaglutide, regulatory capture, and the influence of pharmaceutical lobbying
- How compounding pharmacies offer personalized care and expand access to life-saving medications
- What’s next for patients, clinicians, and the future of affordable medicine in the U.S.
Who is Shaun Noorian?
Shaun Noorian is the founder and CEO of Empower Pharmacy, the largest compounding pharmacy and 503B outsourcing facility in the United States. A fierce advocate for patient access and affordable care, Shaun has become a leading voice on the role of compounding in medicine and the urgent need for reform in pharmaceutical pricing and regulation.
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