Compounded semaglutide has become one of the most-asked-about medications this year. With commercial GLP-1s in shortage and out-of-pocket costs on brand-name products running high, many patients and prescribers are looking at compounded semaglutide as an alternative. Here’s a straightforward overview of what’s involved when you fill a compounded semaglutide prescription in North Carolina.
What is compounded semaglutide?
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in a widely-known category of weight-loss and diabetes medications. When a commercial product is on FDA’s drug shortage list, a compounding pharmacy may prepare a patient-specific compounded version pursuant to Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Every compounded semaglutide prescription is prepared for the individual patient from a prescription authorized by a licensed prescriber.
Is compounded semaglutide legal?
Yes — when it’s prepared by a state-licensed compounding pharmacy pursuant to a valid prescription and in accordance with applicable Section 503A requirements. GPS Pharmacy is licensed in North Carolina and compounds sterile preparations in accordance with USP Chapter <797> standards.
How do I get a compounded semaglutide prescription?
You’ll need a prescription from a licensed prescriber. Many patients come to us after their provider has evaluated them for weight management and decided a GLP-1 is appropriate. Ways to get the prescription to us:
- Your provider e-prescribes or faxes it to us (fax 980-245-2224)
- Your provider calls it in to 980-245-2028
- You drop off or mail a paper prescription
What does it cost?
Compounded semaglutide is generally significantly less expensive than brand-name commercial GLP-1s at cash prices. Exact cost depends on strength and quantity. Insurance coverage for compounded medications varies — we’ll always quote a cash price up front so you know before you commit. Call 980-245-2028 and we can price your prescription in a few minutes.
Do you deliver semaglutide prescriptions?
Yes. GPS Pharmacy offers free same-day delivery in the Charlotte area (Mint Hill, Matthews, Charlotte and surrounding communities). We ship compounded semaglutide to North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Illinois where permitted. Sterile compounded medications are packaged and shipped in temperature-controlled conditions.
What should I ask my prescriber?
Some questions worth raising:
- Is a compounded GLP-1 clinically appropriate for me, or should I stay with the commercial product?
- What dose and titration schedule are you recommending?
- How long do you expect to keep me on therapy?
- What monitoring will you want me to do?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a diabetic to get compounded semaglutide?
That’s a clinical determination your prescriber makes. Compounded semaglutide is prepared based on the prescription your provider writes for your individual case.
How is compounded semaglutide different from the brand product?
Same active ingredient. The compounded version is prepared for the individual patient in accordance with Section 503A of the FDCA and USP compounding standards. Some formulation details (base, concentration) may differ based on the prescriber’s instructions.
Can you ship to my state?
We currently ship to NC, SC, GA, and IL. Same-day free delivery is available in the Charlotte area.
Is compounded semaglutide covered by insurance?
Coverage varies. Ask us for a cash quote up front — for many patients the compounded cash price is lower than their commercial copay.
Talk to a pharmacist
Call GPS Pharmacy at 980-245-2028 — an actual pharmacist will pick up. Or See our sterile compounding services.