References: Almohanna et al
At a Glance Medications Offered GLP-1 medications, compounded and brand Brand-Name (compounded education content also present) Cost & Insurance Monthly: Starting at $75 6-month estimate: $1,194-$2,394 Insurance: No Self-pay: Yes Clinical Features Lab testing: Yes (metabolic testing) Dietitian access: No Verified Pharmacy: Not disclosed
You will start with lower doses for the first 4 weeks of treatment to help reduce initial stomach side effects, but this is not an effective dose to lower blood sugar over the long-term
So I tell people, if you wanna do that, that's fine, but I can't be responsible for managing any part of that the dose, the side effects, anything
Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide
Today, GLP-1 agonist medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, have expanded beyond diabetes management and are now widely prescribed for chronic weight loss management