Verbatim response from Claude
Here are some legitimate online options to consider:
Telehealth Platforms with Pharmacy Networks
- Ro (ro.co) - Can prescribe and source GLP-1 medications, sometimes has access to compounded versions
- Hims & Hers - Offers compounded semaglutide through their telehealth service
- Noom Med - Telehealth prescribing with pharmacy partnerships
Online Pharmacies
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) - Check availability; known for transparent pricing
- Amazon Pharmacy - Can transfer your existing prescription and may have stock
- GoodRx - Use it to check which nearby or mail-order pharmacies have stock
Important Caveats
⚠️ Compounded semaglutide is available but be aware the FDA has flagged concerns about quality control at some compounding pharmacies ⚠️ Only use licensed, verified pharmacies - avoid any site that doesn't require a valid prescription ⚠️ Check the FDA's NABP list of verified online pharmacies (nabp.pharmacy) ⚠️ The FDA recently ruled that compounded versions must be phased out as the shortage resolves
Best first step: Ask your doctor to send the prescription to Amazon Pharmacy or call around using GoodRx's stock-checking tool.