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Compounded Semaglutide

A once-a-week prescription injection. Compounded GLP-1 injections available through Hims contain the same active ingredient as Ozempic® and Wegovy®*.

Meet compounded semaglutide

As part of your weight loss plan, you can access compounded GLP-1 injections if a provider determines it’s right for you.

Compounded GLP-1s are injected once per week. If prescribed, a licensed provider will include treatment instructions with your weight loss plan.

Some common side effects of compounded semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

If appropriate, a provider will prescribe a compounded GLP-1 injection based on your health history and weight loss goals.

Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved. FDA does not evaluate compounded products for safety, effectiveness, or quality.

Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hers is a holistic program that includes nutrition support, technological tools, and compounded GLP-1s or medication kits including customized compounded medications prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.

*Ozempic® (semaglutide) and Wegovy® (semaglutide) are not compounded. Ozempic® is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes treatment but may be prescribed off-label for weight loss at a healthcare provider's discretion. Wegovy® is FDA-approved for weight loss.

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Compounded Semaglutide

What is compounded semaglutide?

Working with FDA-registered outsourcing facilities, Hers is able to offer access to compounded semaglutide, a GLP-1 injection with the same active ingredient as Ozempic® and Wegovy®. Unlike branded weight loss injections, these do not come in preloaded injection pens, but don’t worry, Hers will show you how to take your injection.

How semaglutide works

Mimics
gut hormones

Semaglutide mimics and helps to amplify the effects of a hormone called GLP-1.

Slows
things down

This helps to decrease blood sugar levels and slow down the stomach.

Suppresses
hunger signals

It also directly affects the hypothalamus, known as the appetite center of the brain.

Learn more about compounded semaglutide

What to expect with GLP-1 injections.

  • This medication is a once-a-week injection.
  • The medication is in a vial, with a syringe included for injection.
  • If prescribed, you’ll be provided with a step-by-step tutorial of how to inject.
  • If prescribed, your provider will start your treatment at a lower dose to help minimize common early side effects and help your body adjust.
  • While your body adjusts to the medication, you may experience some mild side effects. The most common side effects of compounded semaglutide are: nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
  • Side effects are a common part of the weight loss treatment journey and should subside over the first month.

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