Manage Your Weight with an Injectable Medication
The usage of GLP-1 receptor agonists has increased significantly worldwide. This class of medication includes various injectable options, such as Semaglutide. Due to high demand, GLP-1 medications have been added to the FDA’s Drug Shortage List. As a result, the FDA has issued guidance for compounding pharmacies to help address the shortage by making essential copies of the patented drugs, for as long as the drugs remain on the FDA’s Shortage List.
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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. This in turn helps control blood glucose levels and prompts the feeling of fullness, resulting in weight loss overtime. These medications are intended to work in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. GLP-1 medications are not for use in patients with type 1 diabetes.
Compounded Semaglutide is available at Potter’s House Apothecary in both injectable and sublingual forms. The injection is administered once weekly, subcutaneously (under the skin) in the stomach, thigh, or upper arm. The medication is dispensed frozen in a glass vial with needles and syringes provided for at-home use. The medication requires refrigeration and has a short expiration date per USP 797 guidelines (4 days in the refrigerator and 45 days in the freezer).
To obtain Compounded Semaglutide, you'll need a prescription from your healthcare provider. Your provider can call in, fax, or send your prescription electronically. Once we receive your prescription, we’ll reach out to you with pricing and delivery options. If you need a referral for a weight management provider, please see our list of providers.
Weight Management Provider Resource ListTrust 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 will have peace of mind knowing that your medication has been compounded by a trusted pharmacy professional and is not only safe, but effective.
Prescribers - Request Info HerePotter’s House Apothecary specializes in sterile and non-sterile compounding services. We also provide educational webinars, private consultations and pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements.
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A prescription from a licensed practitioner is required for compounded medications. The FDA does not review any compounded medication for safety or efficacy. This is the primary reason that we encourage any patient or healthcare provider looking to compounding as a treatment option to always engage a PCAB Accredited Compounding Pharmacy.
