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Compounded semaglutide is a custom-made medication prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies rather than mass-produced by pharmaceutical manufacturers, containing the same active ingredient (semaglutide) found in FDA-approved drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, but it is not FDA-approved and lacks the agency’s safety, effectiveness, and quality verification [1][2][3]. Where to Get It You can only obtain compounded semaglutide legally in the United States through a state-licensed compounding pharmacy with a valid prescription from a healthcare provider [2][4]. Access typically follows one of these paths: Path How It Works Example Services Telehealth + Pharmacy Online clinics connect you with a physician for evaluation; if approved, they prescribe and ship the medication from a compounding pharmacy Alloy ($70/month), Formblends, HelimedS [2][17] Local Healthcare Provider Your doctor or clinic prescribes it and directs you to a local compounding pharmacy Any primary care, weight-loss, or endocrinology clinic that offers GLP-1 therapies [2][9] Specialized Weight-Loss Clinics Some clinics like Modern Thyroid Clinic or Pro Health Wellness offer compounded GLP-1s as part of their treatments Clinic-specific compounding partnerships [10][12] Critical Safety & Legal Notes FDA Warning: The FDA has warned that compounded semaglutide may contain salt forms (e.g., semaglutide sodium) that differ from the approved drug and have unknown safety profiles [16]. No Generic Status: It is not a generic; it is a tailored formulation that may include additives (like vitamin B12 or glycine) and varies in concentration between vials [11][5]. Illegal Imports: Online retailers outside the U.S. selling semaglutide without a prescription are illegal to import and often dangerous [4]. Ph shortage Exception: Compounding is generally only legal during an official FDA drug shortage and for specific patient needs (e.g., allergy to inactive ingredients) [18][3]. If you are considering this, consult a licensed clinician to confirm eligibility and ensure you receive it from a verified, state-licensed compounding pharmacy [2][16].

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