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FAQ
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Are compounded medications FDA-approved and Safe?Compounded medications are not reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These medications are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies in accordance with Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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Are these medications the same as Name-Brand medication?Compounded semaglutide is only available from licensed pharmacies under FDA shortage exemptions. It is not an FDA-approved product.
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What is the Pharmacy information?Pharmacy Name: Strive Pharmacy Phone number: 480-626-4366 Email address or website: https://www.strivepharmacy.com/ Disclosure: “Prescriptions are filled by our partner pharmacy, Strive Pharmacy, a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy.
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What is the new FDA guidance?In accordance with new FDA guidance, we are currently reviewing and adjusting our offerings to remain compliant. Compounded semaglutide may only be available until April 22, 2025, or pending further regulatory clarification.
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What is Your Clinical Eligibility & Prescription Policy?A licensed provider consultation Clinical evaluation Lab work, history, BMI or comorbidity screening All prescriptions are issued following a documented medical necessity review by a licensed provider. Documentation is securely sent to our pharmacy partner for patient-specific compounding.
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Are compounded medications FDA-approved?Compounded medications are not reviewed or approved by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These medications are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies in accordance with Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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What’s the difference between compounded and brand-name GLP-1s?Compounded semaglutide is only available from licensed pharmacies under FDA shortage exemptions. It is not an FDA-approved product.
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Which pharmacy fills my prescription?https://www.strivepharmacy.com/
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Does my insurance cover the weight loss program?Check out our Financing page to see which insurances may or may not cover it or directly contact your insurance provider.
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What if I know my insurance won't cover the medicine?No worries! We have 1 year same as cash financing program, contact us to find out more.
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How do I dispose of the pen?Do not throw the pen away in your household trash. Instead, use an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container or a sturdy household container with a tight-fitting lid, like a heavy-duty plastic container.
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What do I do if I miss a dose?Don't worry if you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away (48 hours), take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you miss a dose and the next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away, don't administer the dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose. If you miss doses for more than 2 weeks, call your health care provider to talk about how to restart your treatment. You can take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day.
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What do I do if the liquid in my pen isn't clear?Your medicine should always be clear and colorless, if it is not, PLEASE DO NOT USE! Contact us immediately for a replacement.
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Do I need to eat before or after taking my medicine?That is up to you, you can take your medicine with or without food.
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