Compounding Pharmacies Hospitals Insurance Coverage 
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DECEMBER 12, 2024
For example, if a patient is prescribed a drug thats available in capsule form only, a compounding pharmacy may make that patient a liquid form of a drug. A compounded drug needs to be prepared by a licensed pharmacist (or under the supervision of a pharmacist) in a compounding pharmacy or facility.
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“Semaglutide does not just reduce weight and control sugars, it has also been shown to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events, stroke risk, heart failure symptoms and hospitalization, and progression to dialysis in patients with diabetes.” The FDA has urged consumers to use caution when taking medication from these compound pharmacies.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
When this happens, compounding pharmacies (such as those that work with telehealth companies ) are able to make formulations of a drug that is not readily available. Although compounded versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, are becoming popular online, the two drugs are not exactly the same.
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As a result, compounded semaglutide may be able to help manage blood sugar and weight by controlling appetite and increasing insulin release. However, compounded semaglutide might contain different inactive ingredients, such as fillers and binders. For FDA-approved semaglutide, insurance coverage varies.
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However, regular pharmacies don’t make them. Instead, special compounding pharmacies create these medications. When FDA-approved GLP-1s are hard to find, compounded versions can fill the gap. There are two main types of compounding pharmacies: 503A and 503B.
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FEBRUARY 13, 2025
There are also oral forms of compounded tirzepatide, such as orally disintegrating tablets (tablets that dissolve in the mouth) and liquid drops. Again, none of the compounded tirzepatide products are approved by the FDA like Mounjaro is. Insurance coverage and cost: Insurance coverage for Mounjaro varies by plan.
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Compounded drugs are prepared by a licensed pharmacist or other healthcare provider in a compounding pharmacy or outsourcing facility. A compounded drug may be mixed, altered, or combined to make a product that is specifically suited to an individual patient.
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