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Compounded Tirzepatide/ Semaglutide and the Gloday weight loss program

Who can benefit from tirzapatide & semaglutide?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is compounded semaglutide?

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. Gloday Medspa 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.

What is compounded tirzepatide?

Tirzepatide is presently only available as prescription brand name products, Mounjaro® and Zepbound™ *. Compounded tirzepatide belongs to the same class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. Individuals may be prescribed compounded tirzepatide 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.

What is drug compounding?

Drug compounding is a legal and widely accepted practice in the United States. It involves combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to meet the specific needs of an individual patient. At GLODAY, we partner with FDA-inspected and state-regulated compounding pharmacies that meet regulatory board standards for quality and safety to ensure the highest standards when fulfilling compounded tirzepatide prescriptions for our patients.

When is compounded tirzepatide prescribed?

Your Gloday medical provider will assess your eligibility through your medical questionnaire and discuss available compounded GLP-1 medication options with you. Compounded tirzepatide may be prescribed based on your individual weight loss goals. This medication may be recommended for several reasons, such as needing a customized formulation, insurance denial of brand-name coverage, seeking cost-effective alternatives, or dealing with a local drug shortage.

When is compounded semaglutide prescribed?

Your Gloday medical provider will review your eligibility using your medical questionnaire and go over your compounded GLP-1 medication options. Based on your specific weight loss needs, compounded tirzepatide may be prescribed. Compounded semaglutide may also be recommended for reasons such as needing a customized formulation, insurance denial of brand-name medications, cost-saving benefits, or local drug shortages.

Is compounded tirzepatide covered by insurance?

Compounded tirzepatide is not covered by insurance, but Gloday offers affordable pricing options to help you achieve your weight loss goals. In many cases, compounded tirzepatide is significantly more cost-effective than the retail prices of FDA-approved brand-name medications like Mounjaro® and Zepbound™*.

Is compounded semaglutide covered by insurance?

Compounded semaglutide is not covered by insurance, but Gloday offers affordable pricing options to keep your weight loss goals within reach. In many cases, compounded semaglutide can be up to 85% less expensive than the retail prices of FDA-approved GLP-1 medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy®.

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