BariatricNurseD said:I have been on both brand and compounded, and in the context of compounded supply, my experience has been equivalent with both.
Can confirm. Same sequence, different timescale.
One thing that is still open after Dr.PainCLE’s answer:
Was that from a primary source or from a summary of one?
Dr.RaviCardio said:Price comparison for compounded supply across sources I've used: Source Monthly Cost Type Purity Verified Brand (Ozempic) $1064 FDA-approved N/A…
Compounding pharmacy customer here with experience relevant to compounded supply.
I've ordered from 5 different compounding pharmacies over the past 18 months. The quality variation is real — purity ranged from 94% to 101% of label claim based on independent Janoshik testing.
My current compounder (a 503B facility) has been consistently 98-101% purity across 5 orders. I pay $144/month vs $1,394 for brand. The savings are substantial and the product is equivalent in my experience.
Re: compounded supply — this applies whether you're using brand or compounded. The clinical principles are the same.
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Shop Reference StandardsDr.RaviCardio said:Price comparison for compounded supply across sources I've used: Source Monthly Cost Type Purity Verified Brand (Ozempic) $1064 FDA-approved N/A…
Regarding compounded supply compounding legality: compounding pharmacies can legally produce semaglutide and tirzepatide while these drugs remain on the FDA shortage list. If/when the shortage resolves, the legal landscape may change.
Stay informed. The FDA shortage list is updated regularly. Current status as of my last check: semaglutide still in shortage, tirzepatide removed from shortage list. This directly impacts compounding availability.
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