Compounding is the process of creating a medication tailored to meet the specific needs of an individual patient. For instance, some patients may require a medication in liquid form when the FDA-approved version is only available as a pill. Additionally, pharmacies can compound medications using FDA-approved drugs that are currently in shortage.

Compounded drugs are prepared by state-licensed compounding pharmacies that adhere to FDA and state regulations, including strict quality standards. When compounded in compliance with federal laws, these drugs are not subject to FDA approval and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing reviews.

Levanti Health is collaborating with compounding pharmacies to provide compounded semaglutide, which contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy. Furthermore, Levanti Health ensures that the compounded product includes semaglutide base (the same active ingredient as in Ozempic and Wegovy) and not semaglutide salts, which are not identical to the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.

Levanti Health collaborates with MediVera Pharmacy from Troy, Michigan. It is a state-licensed compounding pharmacy to produce compounded semaglutide. Compounding is regulated by both the FDA and state boards of pharmacy. Licensed compounding pharmacies must adhere to federal and state laws, which encompass administrative requirements and quality standards.

We thoroughly vet our partners to ensure the delivery of high-quality medications to our patients. Levanti Health works exclusively with state-licensed compounding pharmacies, and each batch of medication undergoes rigorous quality checks by an accredited third-party lab. Patients of Levanti Health can also request a Certificate of Analysis, which provides detailed testing results for their specific medication.