unlike generic medications, which are FDA-approved drugs without brand names that are introduced into markets after patents expire, compounded drugs are intended as substitutes provided for specific reasons (like drug shortages) and are not subject to the same approval processes
In the STEP 1 extension, participants regained around two-thirds of the weight lost within a year of stopping semaglutide, returning to a ~5.6% net loss over two years
PlexusDx compounded semaglutide injections are $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month plan through licensed 503A compounding pharmacies, with no insurance required and HSA/FSA eligibility available
Expanding coverage broadly can significantly increase short-term costs, while restricting access may impact employee satisfaction and long-term health
Dangers Self-administration of Sermorelin without medical supervision can pose risks
Act outside their training (e.g., drug-nutrient interactions, therapeutic diets)