Compounded Semaglutide - Semaglutide is presently only available as prescription brand name products, Wegovy® and Ozempic®*. Compounded semaglutide belongs to the same class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Individuals may be prescribed compounded semaglutide for various reasons, such as requiring a unique formulation, facing insurance denial for brand name coverage, seeking cost savings, or experiencing a local drug shortage.
Drug Compounding - Drug compounding is legal and a well-accepted practice in the United States. It is the process of combining, mixing, or changing ingredients to create a medication specific to the needs of an individual patient. 4thenextstep only selects FDA-inspected, state-regulated compounding pharmacies that meet regulatory board standards for quality and safety to fulfill our compounded semaglutide prescriptions for our patients.