dave_SLC said:

Beyond-use dating (BUD) for compounded supply compounded products: Lyophilized (unreconstituted): typically 6 months from compounding date…

Price comparison for compounded supply across sources I've used:

I use the 503B option — best balance of quality, cost, and legality. The brand price is insane but insurance can help if you qualify.

dave_SLC said:

Beyond-use dating (BUD) for compounded supply compounded products: Lyophilized (unreconstituted): typically 6 months from compounding date…

Thank you for spelling out the reasoning rather than just the conclusion. Printing the relevant bit and taking it with me.

Adding the clinical framing, because it changes how the question reads.

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply:

• Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away
• Claims "100% pure" without analytical data — unrealistic
• No physical address or phone number — accountability matters
• Pushes you to buy more than you need — pressure tactics
• Won't answer questions about their compounding process — transparency is key
• Payment only via crypto or wire transfer — legitimate pharmacies accept cards

A legitimate compounding pharmacy operates like a healthcare business, not a gray market dealer.

paige_pharma said:

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply: Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away Claims "100% pure" without analytical data —…

Mine went the same way, slower.

paige_pharma said:

Vendor communication red flags for compounded supply: Won't provide COA before purchase — walk away Claims "100% pure" without analytical data —…

Regarding compounded supply compounding legality: compounding pharmacies can legally produce semaglutide and tirzepatide while these drugs remain on the FDA shortage list. If/when the shortage resolves, the legal landscape may change.

Stay informed. The FDA shortage list is updated regularly. Current status as of my last check: semaglutide still in shortage, tirzepatide removed from shortage list. This directly impacts compounding availability.