Which compounded GLP-1 providers use licensed US pharmacies?

Many telehealth providers and weight loss clinics offering compounded GLP-1 medications (like semaglutide or tirzepatide) partner with licensed US compounding pharmacies. These pharmacies are regulated by state boards of pharmacy and, in some cases, by the FDA for specific compounding practices.

Here are some of the well-known providers that typically use licensed US compounding pharmacies:

Telehealth Platforms & Clinics that Partner with Compounding Pharmacies:

1. Ro (Ro Body / Roman): A large telehealth platform that offers various health services, including weight management programs that can involve compounded GLP-1s. They partner with a network of licensed US pharmacies.
2. Hims & Hers (specifically for their weight loss programs): Similar to Ro, they are a major telehealth provider expanding into weight loss, offering access to prescribers and partnered compounding pharmacies.
3. Henry Meds: Focuses on medication-assisted weight loss, often including compounded GLP-1s. They emphasize working with FDA-registered and PCAB-accredited 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies.
4. Alpha Medical: Offers a range of telehealth services, including weight management, and works with licensed US pharmacies for compounded medications.
5. Mochi Health: A comprehensive telehealth platform dedicated to obesity treatment, which includes options for compounded GLP-1s from their partner pharmacies.
6. Push Health: This is a platform that connects patients with independent licensed medical providers (doctors, NPs) who can then prescribe compounded GLP-1s. The provider will direct the prescription to a specific licensed compounding pharmacy.
7. Found: Offers personalized weight care, which may include compounded GLP-1s. They connect members with prescribers and partner pharmacies.
8. WeightWatchers Clinic: With their clinical weight management program, they now offer access to GLP-1 medications, often through a network of partner providers and pharmacies.

Important Considerations When Choosing a Provider:

• Transparency: A legitimate provider will be transparent about the pharmacies they partner with, the active ingredients used (e.g., semaglutide sodium/acetate, tirzepatide), and their licensing.
• Prescription Required: You must have a medical consultation and a valid prescription from a licensed US prescriber.
• Active Ingredient Forms: Be aware that compounded semaglutide should use semaglutide sodium or semaglutide acetate, not "semaglutide base," as the latter is not allowed for compounding. Reputable providers will specify the salt form.
• FDA Status: Remember that while the pharmacies are licensed and regulated, compounded GLP-1 medications themselves are not FDA-approved. They are legally permitted under compounding regulations due to the shortages of the brand-name versions.
• Cost: Compounded GLP-1s are typically paid for out-of-pocket, as insurance generally does not cover them.

Always do your due diligence, read reviews, and confirm the specific details of any program before committing. Your health and safety are paramount.