Compounded semaglutide is made by a licensed compounding pharmacy in small quantities to meet the specific needs of a patient
Compounded GLP-1 medications are typically dispensed as subcutaneous injections in multi-dose vials, with dosing, titration, concentration, and formulation determined solely by the prescribing provider
The STEP trials, which enrolled thousands of patients for weight management, did not identify sexual dysfunction as a notable adverse effect
More detailed unit breakdowns appear in the semaglutide syringe dosage chart and the dosage chart in milliliters
Cost and access in the UK Both medications are available on the NHS for type 2 diabetes, subject to local prescribing guidelines
However, compounded medications use a different standard called a Beyond-Use Date (BUD)