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Administration errors of compounded semaglutide reported to a poison control center-Case series.

Lambson JE, Flegal SC, Johnson AR

Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA29 Jun 2023Cited by 25 (Europe PMC)

PMID37392810 (opens in a new tab)DOI10.1016/j.japh.2023.06.017 (opens in a new tab)PepBankPUB-37392810
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Summary

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Results from this study8

8 results from studies that gave the peptide. 8 results from people.

  1. 01HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In 3 patients who received compounded semaglutide with administration errors, all had nausea.

    In plain wordsAll 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide had nausea.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseNausea after administration errors
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All patients experienced notable symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with most symptoms lasting for days.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  2. 02HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In 3 patients who received compounded semaglutide with administration errors, all had vomiting.

    In plain wordsAll 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide had vomiting.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseVomiting after administration errors
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All patients experienced notable symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with most symptoms lasting for days.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  3. 03HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In 3 patients who received compounded semaglutide with administration errors, all had abdominal pain.

    In plain wordsAll 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide had abdominal pain.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseAbdominal pain after administration errors
    Study

    n = 3

    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal adverse events · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All patients experienced notable symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain with most symptoms lasting for days.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  4. 04HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In one of 3 patients with compounded semaglutide administration errors, headache was reported.

    In plain wordsOne of 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide had a headache.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseHeadache
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Other symptoms of headache, anorexia, weakness, and fatigue were reported in one patient.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  5. 05HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In one of 3 patients with compounded semaglutide administration errors, anorexia was reported.

    In plain wordsOne of 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide lost appetite.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseAnorexia
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Other symptoms of headache, anorexia, weakness, and fatigue were reported in one patient.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  6. 06HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In one of 3 patients with compounded semaglutide administration errors, weakness was reported.

    In plain wordsOne of 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide felt weak.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseWeakness
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Other symptoms of headache, anorexia, weakness, and fatigue were reported in one patient.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  7. 07HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In one of 3 patients with compounded semaglutide administration errors, fatigue was reported.

    In plain wordsOne of 3 patients who made dosing errors with compounded semaglutide felt fatigued.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    IncreaseFatigue
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Other symptoms of headache, anorexia, weakness, and fatigue were reported in one patient.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.
  8. 08HumanCase report or seriesSafety outcome

    In one of 3 patients with compounded semaglutide administration errors, evaluation at a health care facility was needed and the patient responded well to an antiemetic and intravenous fluids.

    In plain wordsOne of 3 patients with dosing errors needed medical care and recovered well with anti-sickness medicine and fluids.

    Peptide
    Semaglutide
    Outcome
    Not applicableHealth care evaluation and response to treatment
    Study

    n = 1

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    One patient sought evaluation at a health care facility and responded well to an antiemetic and intravenous fluids.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    We report 3 cases of adverse drug events after incorrect administration of semaglutide for weight loss obtained from compounding pharmacies and an aesthetic spa.

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  1. Version 2Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:50 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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