The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is typically sourced from FDA-registered suppliers, but the final compounded product is the responsibility of the compounding pharmacy, not the FDA
The system serves primarily as a signal detection tool
Most providers require an initial consultation to confirm eligibility
However, newer versions of these drugssuch as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)have been shown to significantly reduce both weight and hemoglobin A1c
You probably hear them referred to as weight loss jabs, but the official name for these medications is glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (or GLP1-s, which is much less of a mouthful!) There are a few different types of GLP-1 medications, but they all work in a similar way by mimicking a natural hormone your body releases after you eat, helping you feel fuller for longer