Can you trust ozempic or mounjaro from a compounding pharmacy

Discover the potential risks associated with off-brand versions of semaglutide medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus. The U.S. FDA warns patients about the safety concerns of compounded semaglutide, emphasizing that these modified medications are not FDA-approved or evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Compounding pharmacies are permitted to prepare versions of drugs in short supply, but patients should be cautious as these products may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved versions. Stick to prescribed semaglutide medications obtained from licensed healthcare providers and FDA-registered facilities. Learn more about the FDA-approved semaglutide products and the importance of obtaining them legally.

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[kentwright]

Until now, Physicians have been taught to prescribe generic medications for their patients. With this group of very effective medications we are now warned that generics are not safe. Sorry, I've prescribed these medications from a very reputable compounding pharmacy and my patients have had great success. In addition to significant weight savings they've had improvement in their high blood pressure, diabetes, back and hip problems and sleep apnea. If they wait for their insurance company to approve them (usually takes 3 prior authorizations in my experience) and 12 weeks for the medication to become available they continue to deteriorate and gain more weight. Many thanks for your advice on safe compunded alternatives to the over priced brand names as well as the information on the compounding pharmacy reference.

[VernCrisler]

Really good points. Buyers should always beware. But one wonders if the danger is for real or is the FDA engaging in manufactured hysteria? As far as I can see, these compounding pharmacies are helping to drive down the price of these drugs and the drug companies don't like that. So watch out for more exaggerations from the drug companies and the FDA. Great video.

[kingscourt]

I work for Wells Pharmacy Network, and we properly compound and dispense both Tirzepatide and Semaglutide. We ship nationwide. Wells has been in business for over 10 years.

[stephtraveler]

Keep things in perspective:
Compounding has been around forever. Its as safe if not safer than India/China factories (named brand drug makers) that produce name brand drugs.
Consider the source of these FDA actions. It didnt come from consumer complaints. it came from the brand name drug makers...that see their profits being threatened.
There are millions that rely on compounding for their prescriptions on a daily basis. Millions.

[sheagocosmetics]

Our family just loves you soooo much Mike. You are one of the few doctors out here providing both sides so that people can make their own decisions. Not pushing an agenda or insulting our intelligence, just providing facts. This made us respect you so much more. We started watching you during Covid because you seemed like you were providing the information as it came in, not afraid to evolve your professional opinion as new information surfaced even if it contradicted your original analysis. That’s professionalism. That’s science without Ego. Thank God for you and WebMD for giving regular folks comprehensive insight into medicine and the medical establishment in a fair and balanced way. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!❤❤❤

[alexandraalbertz]

I take compound pharmacy semiglutide but not from online. I work with a functional medicine clinic and I need to go there in person every 2 months before they order a new vile. As part of the program i have a ton of informations and health coach video calls. I am at the 6 months mark and lost 32 pounds so far. I started from 232 and now I am at 200. Started from a 35 BMI and I am now at a 30 BMI. I lost almost 15 % body mass so far. Being compound is cery easy for going very slowly in dosage, way slower than doing the pen with the brand medications. I trust my functional medicine clinic doctor as I worked with him for years and other issies before this program. I pay 400 for each vile (a bit more for the innitial visit). Still going strong. Good luck, everybody!

[kiutpi]

Its awesome that you arengetting certified in Obesity medicine! We need more doctors like you 👍

[spaceedementia]

I've been using semaglutide sodium and have seen very positive changes in my appetite and in my BP. Im so thankful to have been able to afford it this way. I will look for a non sodium compounded one for my next vial, but for now this works for me

[emilyfeagin]

Congratulations Dr Hansen on furthering your education! I admire you!

[johnsilver]

They want you to pay $800 instead of $70.

[posic]

I don’t trust the FDA completely especially when it comes to my money

[FreshEclecticism]

Hey Dr. Mike, you forgot to put the video links in.😊

I thoroughly enjoyed my consult with you and appreciate the speed with which you, your clinic, and the compounding pharmacy got me started on my tirzepitide journey❤

[extraterrestrialfascisti]

I have just started Semaglutide. My experiences so far is that I feel full all the time. I do not feel hunger at all. I had a cookie and it felt like I just ate a thanksgiving dinner. I do not crave food.
As far as side effects I have not noticed any. It is still too early for me to evaluate the resulting weight loss but it has definitely killed my desire to overeat or snack.

[angelao]

Wow! Great information on the possible problems with compounding pharmacies! Thank you for sharing this information!

[laughterluvr]

I get compounded tirzepetide with B12 from a compounding pharmacy and I definitely say that it is NOT the same as Monjauro. It does not have the effect that the real Monjauro had when I was taking it, even though I’ve gone up on the dosage. It does help, but definitely not the same. There is no telling what some people are putting into their bodies for weight loss because they can’t even come close to affording the real Monjauro. I doubt Eli Lily is losing money so they could make this affordable to help people get a healthy weight. All about the money 😢

[ifyoubelieveyoucanachieve]

Love how clear and concise this is and easy for us to understand. Very much appreciated!

[sarahsegev]

So it’s not OK to take the versions of these drugs that have a salt in them but it’s OK to take all the generics on the market which also have salt in them? The people who are turning to peptide companies and buying overseas are much smarter than you are giving them credit for. People are chipping in and having the batches checked for purity and dosing. They are not doing this blindly. And while it is true that some of these non-brand versions have different side effects, they are all producing the desired results at a fraction of the cost.

[n]

Ozempic makes me feel really sick. Thank you for helping me to research

[kattritto]

This video says to make sure the compounding pharmacy is FDA approved but the FDA doesn’t approve compounded drugs and the pharmacies don’t need authorization from the FDA.

[reginahellstrom]

Thanks for addressing this and for making the issue more understandable.