Specialty pharmacies and online companies that have been selling off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs for obesity and diabetes will need to phase out their versions next year under a federal decision issued Thursday.
The Food and Drug Administration said that a nationwide shortage of Eli Lillys Zepbound and Mounjaro has been resolved, eliminating the need for copycat versions of the drugs that have become wildly popular with Americans trying to lose weight.
The decision is a win for Lilly which had been pressing the FDA to take the step for months and is expected to impact how patients access the drugs, including how much they pay.
Zepbound is FDA-approved to treat obesity and Mounjaro is approved for diabetes.
They use the same active ingredient, tirzepatide.
The FDA said Thursday that Lillys supply is currently meeting or exceeding demand, after two years of shortages.
Both drugs are part of the GLP-1 class that has shown unprecedented results for helping people shed weight by decreasing appetite and boosting feelings of fullness.
Wegovy and Ozempic competing drugs from Novo Nordisk remain on the FDAs shortage list.
With demand for GLP-1 drugs booming, compounding pharmacies and telehealth companies like Hims and Ro have jumped into the market, selling cheaper versions online.
People can usually get a months supply for several hundred dollars.
Thursdays decision gives businesses between 60 and 90 days, depending on their size, to phase out their products.
The FDA permits compounded versions of brand name drugs when they are in shortage, and the shift back to Lillys medications could improve safety for consumers.
The FDA warned patients last year about problems with the ingredients and formulations of some GLP-1 drugs sold online.
The agency has limited oversight of compounding pharmacies, which are primarily overseen by state authorities.
Compounding pharmacies use raw drug ingredients to produce customized versions of prescription medications for instance, when patients have allergies to certain ingredients.
The industry has grown into a multibillion-dollar business over the past decade amid increasing drug shortages.
Demand for off-brand GLP-1 drugs has been amplified by aggressive online promotions from telehealth companies, which arent subject to the same marketing rules as drugmakers.
The FDA previously declared an end to the shortage of Mounjaro and Zepbound in early October, but reversed its decision after public pushback and a lawsuit filed by compounding pharmacies.
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Hyundai is gearing up to go on a “full-scale attack” as it ramps up exports of its new flagship three-row EV. The IONIQ 9 is now rolling out in the US, South Korea, and Europe.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row EV production picks up
After launching the IONIQ 9 in South Korea earlier this year, Hyundai had high hopes. However, the flagship electric SUV has struggled to gain traction in the automaker’s home market.
Hyundai is betting on overseas markets, including the US and Europe, to drive sales. In Korea, it has been steadily ramping up IONIQ 9 with plans to go on a “full-scale attack on Europe.”
An industry insider explained (via NewsIs) that “As Hyundai Motor Company speeds up its entry into overseas markets with the Ioniq 9, export volume will increase rapidly.”
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Since it shipped the first models in April, IONIQ 9 exports have tripled. In June, Hyundai exported 1,781, up from 1,482 in May and 539 in April. The higher exports are in preparation for sales kicking off in Europe. Hyundai revealed last week that the IONIQ 9 will start at £64,995 ($87,500).
Powered by a 110 kWh battery, the three-row EV features a WLTP driving range of up to 385 miles. On the EPA scale, it’s rated with up to 335 miles of driving range.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 at the Munich airport (Source: Hyundai)
Europe is not the only market that Hyundai is taking aim at. The automaker is using a two-track strategy. In the US, Hyundai builds the IONIQ 9 at its new EV plant in Georgia, alongside the updated 2025 IONIQ 5.
Production has been steady at Hyundai’s Metaplant America (HMGMA) plant since it began in April. Hyundai built 2,382 IONIQ 9 models in May and another 1,803 in June. Through June 2025, 1,013 Hyundai IONIQ 9 models have been sold in the US.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 (Source: Hyundai)
With IONIQ 9 sales falling from 1,009 in April to 867 in May and then to 767 in June, Hyundai is betting on the US and Europe to make up for the shortfall.
After promising to maintain prices in the US earlier this year, Hyundai has stood by the guarantee. The 2026 IONIQ 9 (see our review of it) is surprisingly affordable with leases starting at just $419 per month.
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