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Compounded medications, explained
Education only · Last reviewed August 2026
A compounded medication is one that a licensed pharmacy prepares for an individual patient — for example, in a different strength, a different form (like a dissolvable tablet or cream), or without an ingredient someone reacts to. Compounding has a long, legitimate place in medicine, and it's done by state-licensed pharmacies and, in some cases, larger FDA-registered "outsourcing facilities."
"Not FDA-approved" — what that actually means
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. That doesn't mean they're illegal or unregulated — it means they don't go through the FDA's premarket review for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing that brand-name drugs do. They're regulated in other ways: by state boards of pharmacy, by federal compounding law, and by the licensed provider who decides whether one is appropriate for you. A compounded version of a medication is also not the same as, or equivalent to, an FDA-approved product.
Two kinds of compounding pharmacies
- 503A pharmacies prepare a medication for a specific patient in response to an individual prescription.
- 503B outsourcing facilities are FDA-registered and can compound in larger batches under stricter manufacturing standards.
Which pathway is available for a given medication depends on federal rules that can change over time — including whether an approved version is in short supply. The GLP-1 section below is a live example of how those rules shift.
Learn more from the FDA: Human Drug Compounding.
GLP-1 medications & the FDA: where things stand
Education only · Reflects federal guidance as of September 2026 · This area is changing — dates matter
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (in Mounjaro® and Zepbound®) are FDA-approved brand-name products. The rules on compounded versions have shifted sharply. Step through the timeline to see how — and where things stand today.
Primary sources · FDA: Policies for compounders as GLP-1 supply stabilizes · Proposal to exclude GLP-1s from the 503B bulks list (Apr 30, 2026) · Human Drug Compounding · Patient drug info at MedlinePlus (semaglutide).
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Start your assessmentLiving+ (Living Plus Rx LLC) connects patients with licensed providers practicing through an independent professional medical group affiliated with OpenLoop, and with licensed U.S. pharmacies. Treatments require an online medical evaluation and are prescribed at a provider's discretion. Not all treatments are available in every state.
This page is for general education only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a substitute for care from a licensed professional, and it is not a guarantee of eligibility or outcomes. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Regulatory information reflects our understanding as of the dates shown and may change. Always consult a licensed provider about your individual health.
Ozempic® and Wegovy® are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro® and Zepbound® are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. All other product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners. Living+ (Living Plus Rx LLC) is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies; brand names are used only to identify the medications discussed, for educational purposes.