Where you stand / Compounded GLP-1
I use a compounded GLP-1
What the FDA says about compounded and unapproved versions, and what the FDA-approved drugs cost through official channels. We do not list any compounded drug seller.
$149/ month
The lowest listed self-pay price for an FDA-approved GLP-1, through the maker's own program.7 The FDA says compounded drugs are not FDA approved. Whether and how to move to an approved drug is a medical decision.
Source: TrumpRx.gov listings and FDA, checked Oct 17, 2026.
What the FDA says
- Compounded drugs are not FDA approved; the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed.1
- The FDA says compounded drugs should only be used when a patient's medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug.2
- The FDA's advice: get a prescription from your doctor and fill it at a state-licensed pharmacy.3
“This can be risky for patients, as unapproved versions do not undergo FDA’s review for safety, effectiveness and quality before they are marketed.”
FDA-approved options and their lowest listed self-pay prices
| Product | Form | From | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundayo | Tablet | $1497 | month |
| Wegovy | Tablet | $1499 | month |
| Ozempic | Tablet | $14911 | month |
| Zepbound | Single-dose vial | $2994 | fill* |
| Zepbound | KwikPen (multi-dose) | $2995 | fill* |
| Wegovy | Prefilled pen (injection) | $3498 | month |
| Ozempic | Prefilled pen (injection) | $34910 | month |
| Mounjaro | Single-dose pen | $4996 | fill* |
Lowest strength-level price in each listing. Moving from a compounded product to an approved one, and at what dose, is a medical decision.
Which drug, which dose, and whether to start, stop or switch are medical decisions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Official sources for this page (11)
“However, compounded drugs are not FDA approved. This means the agency does not review compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed.”
FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss · as of Oct 17, 2026“Compounded drugs should only be used in patients whose medical needs cannot be met by an FDA-approved drug.”
FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss · as of Oct 17, 2026“Patients should obtain a prescription from their doctor and fill the prescription at a state-licensed pharmacy.”
FDA: Concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss · as of Oct 17, 2026“*Eligibility required, terms and conditions apply. Review full terms and conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Zepbound Single-dose vial listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“*Eligibility required, terms and conditions apply. Review full terms and conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Zepbound KwikPen (multi-dose) listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“*Eligibility required, terms and conditions apply. Review full terms and conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Mounjaro Single-dose pen listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“The price for the 2.5mg dose is temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026. Regular price is $199. The price for the 5.5mg dose is temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026. Regular price is $299. *Eligibility required, terms and conditions apply. Review full terms and conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Foundayo Tablet listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“Limited Time Offer – New patients pay $199* for the first two monthly fills of Wegovy® (semaglutide) injection 0.25mg and 0.5mg, then $349/month. Only available for 2 monthly fills between 11/17/2025- 12/31/2026. For each fill after, pay $349/month for Wegovy® 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, or 2.4mg and $399/month for Wegovy® HD 7.2mg.”
TrumpRx.gov: Wegovy Prefilled pen (injection) listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“Self-pay pricing varies by dose. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. One month is defined as one bottle containing 30 tablets. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time. See full Terms and Conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Wegovy Tablet listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“Limited Time Offer – New self-pay patients pay $199* for the first two monthly fills of Ozempic® (semaglutide) injection 0.25mg or 0.5mg. Only available for 2 monthly fills between 11/17/2025 – 12/31/2026. For each fill after, pay $349/month for Ozempic® 0.25mg, 0.5mg or 1mg, and $499/month for Ozempic® 2mg. For eligible patients only.”
TrumpRx.gov: Ozempic Prefilled pen (injection) listing · as of Oct 17, 2026“Self-pay pricing varies by dose. Eligibility and restrictions apply. Government beneficiaries excluded. One month defined as 1 bottle of 30 tablets. Novo Nordisk reserves the right to modify or cancel at any time. See full terms and conditions.”
TrumpRx.gov: Ozempic Tablet listing · as of Oct 17, 2026