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Do you mean (A) telehealth/weight‑loss companies that prescribe compounded GLP‑1s and ship them to patients, or (B) independent compounding pharmacies that actually prepare the GLP‑1 products? I can give an up‑to‑date list either way, but I want to make sure I search the right category.
While you decide, here are quick, practical things to check so you can confirm whether any provider is using a licensed U.S. pharmacy:
- State pharmacy license: ask the provider which pharmacy is filling the prescription and verify that pharmacy’s license on the state board of pharmacy website.
- PCAB / NABP accreditation: look for PCAB (formerly) / Accreditation Commission for Health Care, or NABP recognition for compounding/sterile compounding. Accreditation is an extra safety signal.
- Physical U.S. address and phone number: licensed pharmacies will provide a clear facility address and a pharmacist you can call.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) / lot testing: reputable compounders can provide sterility and potency testing for batches (especially for sterile injectables).
- USP compliance: sterile injectables should be prepared under USP <797>/<800> standards; ask whether they follow these.
- Transparent prescribing/medical oversight: the telehealth provider should have a licensed clinician doing evaluation and follow‑up.
If you want, I can compile a verified list of currently active U.S.‑licensed compounding pharmacies and telehealth providers that (based on public records) fill compounded GLP‑1 prescriptions, and include links to their licensing/ accreditation evidence. Which option do you prefer (A telehealth services list, B compounding pharmacies list, or C both)?