Compounding pharmacies are permitted to make compounded substitutes for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound if they are in shortage
It is generally used as a short-term treatment, although some people take it for longer periods if recommended by a healthcare provider
Ozempic prescribing information nor the EU Ozempic product information tables list vaginal dryness, vulvovaginal atrophy/GSM, dyspareunia, vaginal mucosal thinning, or related terms as recognised adverse reactions
The compounded formulation offers flexibility in dosing regimens, as determined necessary by the patients prescribing physician, with various concentrations available to accommodate different patient needs and treatment protocols
Maintenance planning Stopping as soon as the scale moves is a typical mistake