-
- Specialties
- Therapies & Solutions
-
- Shop
- Health Needs
- Brands
Item added to your cart
Free Shipping On Supplement Orders Over $100!
Our pharmacist-formulated sublingual GLP-1 preparations are taken under the tongue as an alternative to injections, when prescribed by your licensed provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Compounded GLP-1 is available at Potter's House Apothecary in both injectable and sublingual forms. Many patients and their healthcare providers would prefer to avoid injections if possible due to the challenges associated with giving/receiving an injection, the complex storage conditions requiring freezing/refrigeration, and the short expiration dating per USP guidelines. Patients also report suffering from side effects like intense nausea and headaches. This feedback has led us to offer sublingual alternatives. Side effects such as nausea and headache can occur with GLP-1 medications regardless of how they are administered, and the sublingual route has not been shown by FDA to be safer or more effective than approved products.
GLP-1 receptor agonists work by increasing the amount of insulin that the pancreas releases in response to food, while decreasing the amount of sugar the liver releases into the blood and slowing food leaving the stomach after eating. In turn, this helps control blood glucose levels and prompts the feeling of fullness, resulting in weight loss over time. This describes the GLP-1 drug class generally. FDA-approved GLP-1 products carry specific FDA-approved indications; Potter's House's compounded sublingual preparation is not FDA-approved and has not been evaluated by FDA for any indication. GLP-1 medications are not for use in patients with type 1 diabetes.
The oral route of administration for GLP-1 does pose challenges due to the drug's high molecular weight, extremely low absorption with the commercially available oral tablets, and the drug's sensitivity to the heat required to compound it into a lozenge. As compounders, we specialize in the sublingual delivery of medications for hormone replacement therapy and pediatrics.
The sublingual suspension (liquid) is made using both commercially available and bulk ingredients, and SubMagna™ HMW anhydrous base. SubMagna™ is an anhydrous, self-emulsifying drug delivery system that is specifically designed to deliver drugs with a high molecular weight and has beneficial mucoadherant properties to increase contact time with the sublingual space. The medication is absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucosa underneath the tongue. Some of the medication may also be absorbed in the GI tract and stomach after swallowing.
The sublingual suspension is dispensed in a bottle with an oral syringe for accurate dosing. You simply use the syringe to draw the pre-measured amount of the medication out of the bottle. Place and hold the medication under your tongue for 90 seconds, then swallow the remaining liquid. This is done once a day, you should avoid food, drink, or other medications/supplements for at least 30 minutes before and after administration. The medication does not require refrigeration or freezing and is good for up to 90 days.
Trust is key when you are working with a compounding pharmacy to provide your medication. In addition to our voluntary PCAB Accreditation, our pharmacy is USP 795, 797, and 800 compliant. We use high-quality ingredients (from FDA-inspected facilities) and leverage state-of-the-art technology to produce medications that meet your healthcare provider's exact specifications. You can have confidence that your medication has been compounded by an accredited pharmacy under rigorous quality standards.
These are compounded medications prepared by Potter's House Apothecary pursuant to a prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety or effectiveness. Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Discuss the risks, benefits, and contraindications with your licensed provider. Individual results vary.
This is a compounded medication prepared by Potter's House Apothecary pursuant to a prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review compounded medications for safety, effectiveness, or quality. This preparation is not a generic version of, and is not therapeutically equivalent to, any FDA-approved GLP-1 product. It is available only with a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner after a clinical evaluation. GLP-1 medications may cause side effects and are not appropriate for everyone. Discuss the risks, benefits, and contraindications with your provider. Individual results vary.
