What it’s used for

A GLP-1 medicine used in provider-guided weight management.

Ingredient also used in: Wegovy® and Ozempic®.

Potential benefits

• May reduce appetite and help you feel full longer.
• Can support weight loss alongside nutrition and activity changes.

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How to use

Injected under the skin weekly as prescribed.

Safety

May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Provider review is essential for thyroid-cancer/MEN2 history, pancreatitis, pregnancy and other medicines.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Used in provider-guided weight management to help reduce appetite and support weight loss.

Ingredient also used in: Zepbound® and Mounjaro®.

Potential benefits

• May reduce hunger and food intake.
• Can support substantial weight loss in eligible patients; results vary.

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How to use

Injected under the skin weekly as prescribed.

Safety

May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Provider review is essential for thyroid-cancer/MEN2 history, pancreatitis, pregnancy and other medicines.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A lower-dose compounded program offered for weight-management goals; benefits of microdosing are not established.

Ingredient also used in: Wegovy® and Ozempic®.

Potential benefits

• Intended to offer appetite support at a lower prescribed dose.
• Benefits for these exact microdose regimens are not established in large clinical trials.

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How to use

Weekly injection as prescribed. A lower dose does not guarantee fewer side effects.

Safety

May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Provider review is essential for thyroid-cancer/MEN2 history, pancreatitis, pregnancy and other medicines.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A lower-dose compounded program offered for weight-management goals; benefits of microdosing are not established.

Ingredient also used in: Zepbound® and Mounjaro®.

Potential benefits

• Intended to offer appetite support at a lower prescribed dose.
• Benefits for these exact microdose regimens are not established in large clinical trials.

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How to use

Weekly injection as prescribed. A lower dose does not guarantee fewer side effects.

Safety

May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Provider review is essential for thyroid-cancer/MEN2 history, pancreatitis, pregnancy and other medicines.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A nutrient blend offered for wellness support. It is not a standalone B12 shot; weight-loss benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• B12 supports normal red blood cell and nerve function; replacement benefits people with deficiency.
• MIC ingredients participate in nutrient metabolism; the combination is not proven to produce meaningful weight loss.

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How to use

Injection route and schedule depend on the prescription. Monthly vial supply.

Safety

Possible injection reactions, allergy and ingredient-specific effects. Not a substitute for evaluating fatigue.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for energy and wellness goals. NAD+ supports cellular processes, but benefits from supplementation are not established.

Potential benefits

• Studied for its role in cellular metabolism.
• Clinical benefits of this wellness formulation for energy, cognition or longevity remain uncertain.

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How to use

Use only by the prescribed injection route and schedule.

Safety

Possible injection reactions and product-quality risks. Long-term wellness safety data are limited.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for energy and wellness goals; clinical benefits of this nasal formulation are not established.

Potential benefits

• Studied for its role in cellular metabolism.
• Clinical benefits of this wellness formulation for energy, cognition or longevity remain uncertain.

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How to use

Use only by the prescribed nasal route; it is not interchangeable with an injection.

Safety

Possible nasal irritation and variable absorption. Long-term wellness safety data are limited.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for antioxidant support; clinical benefits of routine injections in healthy adults are not established.

Potential benefits

• Helps protect cells from oxidative stress as part of normal biology.
• Evidence that this formulation improves general wellness, skin tone or energy is limited.

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How to use

Follow the prescribed injection route and schedule.

Safety

Possible allergy or local irritation. Compounded sterile products also carry contamination risks.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for antioxidant support; clinical benefits of this nasal formulation are not established.

Potential benefits

• Helps protect cells from oxidative stress as part of normal biology.
• Evidence that this formulation improves general wellness, skin tone or energy is limited.

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How to use

Follow the prescribed nasal schedule; injection and spray doses are not interchangeable.

Safety

Possible allergy or local irritation. Compounded sterile products also carry contamination risks.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Stimulates growth hormone release. A provider evaluates the reason for treatment; anti-aging benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• May be considered by a clinician for selected hormone-related concerns.
• Adult anti-aging, fat-loss and recovery benefits are not established for this compounded program.

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How to use

Subcutaneous injection on a provider-selected schedule; often prescribed at night.

Safety

Injection reactions, headache or flushing may occur. Requires review of hormone disorders, cancer history and pregnancy.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Estrogen therapy used to relieve menopausal hot flashes and related symptoms.

Potential benefits

• May relieve menopausal hot flashes and night sweats.

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How to use

Applied to prescribed skin areas, usually daily. Prevent transfer to others.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

FDA-approved estradiol products exist. If a preparation is compounded, it is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Estrogen therapy used to relieve menopausal hot flashes and related symptoms.

Potential benefits

• May relieve hot flashes and night sweats with steady estrogen delivery.

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How to use

Wear on the skin and replace weekly as prescribed.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

FDA-approved estradiol products exist. If a preparation is compounded, it is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Estrogen therapy used to relieve menopausal hot flashes and related symptoms.

Potential benefits

• May relieve hot flashes and night sweats with steady estrogen delivery.

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How to use

Wear on the skin and replace twice weekly as prescribed.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

FDA-approved estradiol products exist. If a preparation is compounded, it is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Estrogen therapy used to relieve menopausal hot flashes and related symptoms.

Potential benefits

• May relieve hot flashes and other selected low-estrogen symptoms.

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How to use

Taken by mouth on the prescribed schedule, often daily.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

FDA-approved estradiol products exist. If a preparation is compounded, it is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Local estrogen therapy used for vaginal dryness, irritation and painful intercourse associated with menopause.

Potential benefits

• May relieve menopausal vaginal dryness, burning and discomfort with sex.

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How to use

Applied vaginally with the prescribed amount and schedule.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

FDA-approved estradiol products exist. If a preparation is compounded, it is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A compounded estriol/estradiol lotion prescribed for menopausal symptoms; evidence for this specific blend is limited.

Potential benefits

• May be prescribed for menopausal symptoms after individual evaluation.
• The exact compounded blend lacks the same safety and effectiveness evidence as approved estrogen products.

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How to use

Apply only the prescribed amount to the prescribed skin area; avoid transfer to others.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A compounded hormone lotion prescribed for menopausal symptoms. Skin-applied progesterone may not adequately protect the uterine lining.

Potential benefits

• May be considered for individualized menopausal symptom care.
• Progesterone in a skin lotion must not be assumed to provide adequate uterine-lining protection.

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How to use

Use only as prescribed. The clinician must assess absorption and the need for additional uterine protection.

Safety

May cause breast tenderness, spotting or headache. Estrogen can raise clot and other serious risks. A provider must assess cancer history and whether uterine protection is needed.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Used in selected menstrual treatment plans and with estrogen to protect the uterine lining when appropriate.

Potential benefits

• Appropriate oral regimens can protect the uterine lining when systemic estrogen is used.
• May treat certain absent-period conditions; use depends on the prescription.

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How to use

Taken orally on a daily or cyclic schedule selected by the prescriber.

Safety

May cause drowsiness, dizziness or spotting. Review liver disease, clot/cancer history and capsule ingredients.

Status

Approved oral progesterone products exist; compounded strengths and preparations are not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for skin appearance and texture; human evidence for copper peptide creams is limited.

Potential benefits

• Studied for skin-repair signaling and the appearance of aging skin.
• Human evidence is limited; stronger concentration does not establish better results.

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How to use

Apply to skin only as prescribed; avoid eyes and broken or irritated skin unless directed.

Safety

May cause skin irritation. Discuss copper allergy or disorders of copper metabolism.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for skin appearance and texture; human evidence is limited and a higher strength does not guarantee better results.

Potential benefits

• Studied for skin-repair signaling and the appearance of aging skin.
• Human evidence is limited; stronger concentration does not establish better results.

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How to use

Apply to skin only as prescribed; avoid eyes and broken or irritated skin unless directed.

Safety

May cause skin irritation. Discuss copper allergy or disorders of copper metabolism.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Used for male-pattern hair loss by reducing DHT, a hormone involved in hair follicle miniaturization.

Potential benefits

• Can slow male-pattern scalp hair loss.
• May improve or maintain hair growth with continued use; results take months.

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How to use

Taken orally as prescribed, commonly daily. Benefits diminish after stopping.

Safety

Sexual side effects and mood changes can occur. Not for pregnancy; pregnant people should not handle broken tablets.

Status

FDA-approved finasteride products exist; any compounded preparation is not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A compounded scalp treatment used for hair thinning; combines three ingredients in one formula.

Potential benefits

• Minoxidil can support scalp hair growth; finasteride targets DHT-related thinning.
• Benefit and tolerability of this exact combination depend on the formulation.

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How to use

Apply only to the scalp as prescribed. Avoid transfer to others and wash hands after use.

Safety

Possible scalp irritation, shedding or systemic effects. Finasteride and retinoid exposure are concerns in pregnancy.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Sometimes prescribed off-label for hormonal acne or unwanted hair growth in women.

Potential benefits

• Used off-label for hormonal acne in selected patients.
• May help selected patients with androgen-related hair thinning or unwanted hair.

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How to use

Taken orally as prescribed. Potassium and kidney monitoring may be needed.

Safety

May raise potassium, lower blood pressure, cause dizziness or menstrual changes. Avoid pregnancy.

Status

FDA-approved for certain heart, blood-pressure and fluid conditions; acne and hair uses are off-label.

What it’s used for

Used for erectile dysfunction to help achieve and maintain an erection during sexual stimulation.

Ingredient also used in: Viagra®.

Potential benefits

• Can help achieve and maintain erections in erectile dysfunction.
• Works with sexual stimulation; it does not increase sexual desire.

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How to use

Taken as needed at the prescribed interval. Do not combine with another ED drug without explicit instructions.

Safety

Never combine with nitrates or riociguat. Headache, flushing and low blood pressure can occur. An erection lasting over 4 hours needs urgent care.

Status

Approved sildenafil products treat ED; compounded preparations are not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A longer-acting PDE5 inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction.

Ingredient also used in: Cialis®.

Potential benefits

• Can support erections without timing each dose around sex; can also help BPH urinary symptoms when prescribed.
• Sexual stimulation is still required.

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How to use

Taken orally every day as prescribed, rather than as an extra as-needed dose.

Safety

Never combine with nitrates or riociguat. Headache, flushing and low blood pressure can occur. An erection lasting over 4 hours needs urgent care.

Status

Approved tadalafil products exist; compounded preparations are not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A longer-acting PDE5 inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction.

Ingredient also used in: Cialis®.

Potential benefits

• Can support erections with a longer response window, up to 36 hours; this does not mean a continuous erection.
• Sexual stimulation is still required.

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How to use

Taken orally as needed, at the prescribed interval; do not add to daily tadalafil.

Safety

Never combine with nitrates or riociguat. Headache, flushing and low blood pressure can occur. An erection lasting over 4 hours needs urgent care.

Status

Approved tadalafil products exist; compounded preparations are not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

A compounded sexual-wellness blend. Added benefit and safety of this combination are not established.

Potential benefits

• Sildenafil and tadalafil act on erection-related blood flow.
• Added sexual-wellness benefits of oxytocin and this exact combination are not established.

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How to use

Let the troche dissolve exactly as prescribed. Do not add other sildenafil or tadalafil.

Safety

Never combine with nitrates or riociguat. Headache, flushing and low blood pressure can occur. An erection lasting over 4 hours needs urgent care. Combining PDE5 inhibitors can increase adverse effects.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for low sexual desire. Evidence for approved bremelanotide applies to a specific group of premenopausal women, not all patients.

Potential benefits

• An approved injectable bremelanotide product treats a specific low-desire disorder in eligible premenopausal women.
• That evidence does not establish benefits for this compounded vial.

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How to use

Use only the prescribed injection dose and frequency.

Safety

May cause nausea, flushing or increased blood pressure. Not appropriate with uncontrolled hypertension or known cardiovascular disease.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for low sexual desire; clinical effectiveness of the compounded nasal form is not established.

Potential benefits

• An approved injectable bremelanotide product treats a specific low-desire disorder in eligible premenopausal women.
• That evidence does not establish benefits for this compounded nasal spray.

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How to use

Use only the prescribed nasal dose; it is not equivalent to the approved injection.

Safety

May cause nausea, flushing or increased blood pressure. Not appropriate with uncontrolled hypertension or known cardiovascular disease.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

An investigational blend marketed for skin and recovery goals; human clinical benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• Ingredients are studied in tissue-repair and skin-signaling research.
• Clinical benefits of this exact blend for healing, collagen or recovery are not established.

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How to use

Injection only as prescribed; no validated general wellness dosing schedule.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

An investigational four-peptide blend marketed for recovery goals; human clinical benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• Ingredients are investigated for skin, tissue-repair and inflammatory signaling.
• Human clinical benefits of this exact combination are unproven.

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How to use

Inject only as prescribed. The pharmacy must confirm ingredient order and concentration; formulas are not interchangeable.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

An investigational four-peptide blend with different ratios from Formula A; human clinical benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• Ingredients are investigated for skin, tissue-repair and inflammatory signaling.
• Human clinical benefits of this exact combination are unproven.

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How to use

Inject only as prescribed. The pharmacy must confirm ingredient order and concentration; formulas are not interchangeable.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Studied for tissue repair in laboratory and animal research; benefits for human injury or gut treatment are not established.

Potential benefits

• Research explores tissue-repair and gastrointestinal pathways.
• Reliable human evidence has not established injury-healing or gut-health benefits.

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How to use

Only according to a licensed prescriber and dispensing pharmacy; no established approved dosing.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Offered for skin and recovery goals; human injection benefits are not established. Cream research does not establish injection benefits.

Potential benefits

• Investigated for biological pathways related to tissue repair.
• Human benefits for skin, recovery or anti-aging from injections are not established.

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How to use

Use only by the prescribed route and schedule. Do not substitute a topical product.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential. Review copper allergy or copper-metabolism disorders.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.

What it’s used for

Studied for metabolism and cellular energy; human treatment benefits are not established.

Potential benefits

• Laboratory and animal studies examine energy use and insulin-related pathways.
• Human benefits for weight loss, energy or exercise performance are not established.

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How to use

No established approved dosing schedule; provider and pharmacy must assess any proposed use.

Safety

Human safety data are limited. Risks include immune reactions, peptide impurities and injection-related complications. Provider and dispensing-pharmacy review are essential.

Status

Compounded; not FDA-approved.