Is Ozempic Actually Safe? CEO of Major Pharmacy Speaks Out | Shaun Noorian, CEO

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 meansHow Big Pharma sets drug prices—and why Americans pay up to 10x more than other countriesThe legal battle over semaglutide, regulatory capture, and the influence of pharmaceutical lobbyingHow compounding pharmacies offer personalized care and expand access to life-saving medicationsWhat’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. Forever Strong Summit 2025: Can’t make it to Houston on April 27th? Grab a Virtual “LIVE Access” Ticket and stream every keynote, panel, and breakthrough moment from the Forever Strong Summit 2025—live from your laptop, wherever you are. You’ll get front-row access to leaders like Dr. Don Layman, Rich Diviney, and Evy Poumpouras—plus priority access to all the recordings so you can revisit the insights anytime.Get your ticket now! https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong-summit-2025/ This episode is brought to you by:Puori – Code DRLYON for 20% off sitewide! → puori.com/DRLYONOur Place - Code DRLYON for 10% off – https://fromourplace.comBON CHARGE – Code DRLYON for 15% off! → boncharge.com/DRLYONMUD\WTR - Code DRLYON for up to 43% off – http://mudwtr.com/DRLYON Find Shaun Noorian at:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-noorian X(Twitter) - http://x.com/shaunnoorianEmpower Pharmacy - https://www.empowerpharmacy.com/ Find me at:Instagram: @drgabriellelyonTikTok: @drgabriellelyonFacebook: facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyonYouTube:youtube.com/@DrGabrielleLyonX (Twitter): x.com/drgabriellelyonApply to become a...