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Glossary term

Compounded medication

A custom-prepared medication made by a licensed pharmacy. 503A pharmacies prepare individualized prescriptions; 503B outsourcing facilities prepare larger batches.

Which Procedures Involve Compounded medication?

Compounded medication appears in the following procedure guides on ProcedureFinder:

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compounded medication? +

A custom-prepared medication made by a licensed pharmacy. 503A pharmacies prepare individualized prescriptions; 503B outsourcing facilities prepare larger batches. On ProcedureFinder, Compounded medication appears in the Semaglutide for Weight Loss cost guide. Semaglutide is FDA-approved on-label as Wegovy (2021) for chronic weight management and as Ozempic for type 2 diabetes.

How much does semaglutide for weight loss cost? +

Semaglutide for Weight Loss costs $199 to $1,400 per month all-inclusive (medication + provider + supplies) nationally, with a median of $350 in ProcedureFinder's cash-pay benchmarks. Weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist injection that reduces appetite and food cravings, typically producing 12 to 17 percent body weight loss over 12 months.

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