Brand-name medications (such as Ozempic or Wegovy) are FDA-approved products manufactured exclusively by pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk.
At Stellar Performance Medical, we prescribe Compounded Semaglutide. This is a medication custom-made by a specialized pharmacy. While it contains semaglutide, it is distinct from the brand-name products because:
- It is compounded: Prepared in a licensed pharmacy rather than a large manufacturing facility.
- It is not FDA-approved: Compounded medications do not undergo the FDA premarket approval process for safety, effectiveness, and quality that brand-name drugs do.
- Availability: Compounding allows us to provide access to treatment during national supply shortages.