What Is Compounded Medication?
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Compounding is when a licensed U.S. pharmacy prepares medication specifically for your prescription.
How It Works
Your medication is prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy using the same active ingredient as the brand-name product. It is made specifically for your prescription.
Key Facts
- Compounding pharmacies are regulated by state boards of pharmacy and must follow federal and state guidelines.
- Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide use the same active pharmaceutical ingredients found in brand-name drugs.
- Medications are not diluted or weakened — doses are standardized and follow clinical titration guidelines.
- Compounding pharmacies are not "FDA-approved" in the same way mass-manufactured drugs are, but they must follow FDA guidelines, USP standards, and state Board of Pharmacy laws.
Why Compounded?
Compounded medications allow us to offer GLP-1 treatments at a significantly lower cost than brand-name options like Wegovy or Zepbound, while using the same active ingredients.
Last updated: March 4, 2026