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Brand-Name GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) FDA-approved with extensive clinical trial data Manufactured by pharmaceutical companies (Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly) Cost $900-$1,350 per month without insurance May be covered by insurance (with restrictions) Come in pre-filled injection pens Compounded GLP-1 Medications: Same active ingredients as brand-name versions Made by FDA-registered compounding pharmacies Cost $199-$599 per month Not typically covered by insurance Available due to ongoing medication shortages May come in vials requiring manual injection or pre-filled syringes Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe
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