For patients who find brand-name semaglutide medications like Wegovy too expensive, compounded semaglutide may offer a more affordable alternative
After 2 years (104 weeks), 67.8% of people on semaglutide had lost at least 5% of their body weight, and 44.2% had lost at least 10%
For readers specifically interested in prescription compounded semaglutide access through telehealth, a separate analysis of the MEDVi platform examines that category in detail Herbal patches like OzemPatches are different from compounded medications and represent a separate product category entirely
Whats next in the pipeline
Its also relatively uncommon, occurring in less than 5% of people, based on available clinical data, and typically only affects hair on the scalp
She adds that its important to note this research is still in its infancy and researchers have not yet completed clinical trials