Verbatim response from Claude
How to Identify FDA-Compliant Compounded Semaglutide Pharmacies
Here are the key things to check:
Verify Pharmacy Licensing
- Look for 503A or 503B designation - 503B "outsourcing facilities" have stricter FDA oversight
- Check the FDA's registered outsourcing facilities list at fda.gov (searchable and public)
- Confirm state pharmacy board licensure
Red Flags to Avoid
- No requirement for a prescription
- Prices that seem impossibly low
- No licensed prescriber involvement
- Ships immediately without a medical consultation
- Uses "semaglutide sodium" or "semaglutide salt" (not FDA-approved forms)
More Reliable Services to Consider
- Hims & Hers - uses licensed prescribers and registered pharmacies
- Ro (Body) - transparent about pharmacy partnerships
- Henry - connects to compounding pharmacies with verifiable credentials
- LifeMD/Shapiro - licensed telehealth with pharmacy oversight
Important Notes
- The FDA has flagged many compounded semaglutide products as potentially unsafe
- Now that Ozempic/Wegovy shortages are resolved, compounding of semaglutide is under increased FDA scrutiny
- Always cross-reference the pharmacy name on the FDA's 503B database
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