Purpose
You are being prescribed compounded semaglutide for weight management. This form outlines the risks, benefits, and your consent to receive a medication that is prepared by a compounding pharmacy under Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
What is Compounded Semaglutide?
Compounded semaglutide is not a commercially manufactured product (e.g., Wegovy or Ozempic). It is custom-prepared in a compounding pharmacy from raw active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) to meet your individualized dosing needs.
- Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
- The quality and effectiveness may differ slightly from commercial brands.
- This medication is only available by prescription for a specific patient.