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Ozempic vs Compounded Semaglutide: What's the Difference?
The same active ingredient. Different pricing. Different supply chain.
Same molecule
Both contain semaglutide as the active ingredient.
Brand vs. compounded
Ozempic / Wegovy are Novo Nordisk's brand products. Compounded semaglutide is produced by FDA-regulated 503A/503B compounding pharmacies.
Pricing
Compounded is typically 60–80% less expensive than brand.
Quality oversight
Both are FDA-regulated; compounding pharmacies have a different regulatory framework but real oversight.
Shortage context
FDA-declared semaglutide shortage opened the door for compounded versions. Future regulation may shift.
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