Comparison: Compounded Semaglutide vs Wegovy
Both items are reviewed at US Telehealth Review against the v3.0 transparency rubric and published clinical evidence.
Key differentiators
- Active ingredient: same (semaglutide), different supply chain.
- FDA status: Wegovy is FDA-approved; compounded is not.
- Pharmacy: Wegovy from Novo Nordisk under FDA-inspected facilities; compounded from 503A pharmacies (USP <797>) or 503B facilities (cGMP).
- Price: Wegovy ~$1,349/mo cash; compounded $145-$297/mo.
- Quality flag: only semaglutide base — no salt forms (sodium/acetate).