Verbatim response from ChatGPT
Do you mean (A) telehealth services that prescribe/arrange compounded GLP‑1 (semaglutide, tirzepatide, etc.) or (B) the compounding pharmacies that actually make and ship the compounded GLP‑1? I can give a vetted list, but I want to be sure which you mean.
In the meantime, here’s how to verify whether any provider uses a licensed U.S. pharmacy (quick checklist you can use now):
- Ask the provider which pharmacy they use and the pharmacy’s full name, address, and state pharmacy license number. Legitimate providers will give this.
- Verify the license with the state Board of Pharmacy website for that state (search “[state] Board of Pharmacy license lookup”).
- Look for NABP/VIPPS accreditation (Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites) or other third‑party accreditation shown on the pharmacy website.
- Confirm they follow USP standards for sterile compounding (USP <797>/<800>) and can provide documentation or a sterile compounding policy.
- Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) or batch testing for potency and sterility and ask if compounds are made from FDA‑approved API sources.
- Ensure they require a prescription from a U.S.‑licensed clinician and perform a clinical consult before dispensing.
If you confirm whether you mean telehealth prescribers or the compounding pharmacies themselves, I’ll compile a current list of specific U.S. licensed pharmacies/companies and note why I consider them reputable.