Compounding pharmacies shutting down?

Jules1997

Jules1997

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Well… it sounds like today's the day a LOT of places are supposed to stop compounding sema, according to the authorities. It was fun while it lasted!
 
Yeah... but I hear some of them are side-stepping the order by adding extra stuff that the brand name versions don't have. Like vitamins.
 
One of the websites still seems to have decent pricing on 3-month starter packs for compounded semaglutide, around $200 for 3 months. That includes the telehealth consult and prescription, with no extra fees. Then it's $200/month after that, with a loyalty discount that can bring it down to about $150/month eventually.
 
Mine adds vitamin B12. I'm hoping there won't be an issue getting my fill, but I'll find out in a few weeks. I'm not due to refill for a month or so.
 
My pharmacy mixes it with L-Carnitine. They say it boosts your metabolism to help burn more fat. So hopefully they're alright.
 
Canada doesn’t allow compounded versions, so I’m bummed if it’s totally banned where you are too. It’s super expensive from the main company.
 
It's interesting how these pharmacies are adapting. Adding vitamins like B12 seems to be the common workaround. I wonder if it actually makes a difference?
 
Bug_Buddy said:
Oh please. You think the feds are really gonna come down hard? I doubt it.
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I think it's a mixed bag. There's definitely pressure from big pharma to shut down the competition, but also concerns about safety and quality control with compounding. It's a complex situation.
 
Geeky-Win said:
Canada doesn’t allow compounded versions, so I’m bummed if it’s totally banned where you are too. It’s super expensive from the main company.
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Ugh, yeah, the price difference is HUGE. That's why I was using the compounded stuff in the first place! I hope they can find a way around this...
 
I saw an article from early last year where experts discussed the safety (or lack thereof) of compounded GLP-1s. The regulatory side of things is changing fast and it looks like people need to stay compliant to continue offering these medications.
 
Ozempic and Wegovy are both semaglutide. Ozempic's for type 2 diabetes, Wegovy's for weight loss. Technically Ozempic is the diabetic drug where weight loss is a bonus, so people take it to improve A1C.
 
Every time I've lost serious weight I've had to cut people out. Don't get it—my bestie went 125 to 250 to 125 and I loved her everywhere, hyped shopping trips even when I couldn't fit anything. But this 'friend' swears nothing works and is convinced it won't help anyone else either.
 
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