Why I Prescribe Compounded Semaglutide

Dr. Christy explains the rationale behind using compounded semaglutide in her practice and offers 6 tips on how to get it safely.
Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Document:
a4pc.org/files/APC-Compoundin...

[@ReCreate-nb5ob]

Thank you for this video.

[@jeanfrye6192]

I had great success on Wegovy and lost 60 pounds. I am 4ft 10in and 60 extra pounds on me is quite a bit. That being said, I retired and Medicare does not cover weight loss meds so I went off it and immediately gained half of it back despite gym and walking routine. My MD ordered the compounded medication for me and I will be starting back soon for 170.00 per month. I am so glad to have this resource. Your video was very informative. Wish me luck.

[@nathaliabarker5641]

Where are you getting it from $170?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-id6jf1te2k]

$170 where are you ordering from ?

[@jakegaming248]

Yes where is it from?

[@kmarie7463]

Just realized I've been saying Semaglutide wrong. Lol! Thanks for this video!

[@thedukeparty]

Were you saying it sema-glue-tide like me??😂😂😂

[@tlaw19781]

Me too. 😂

[@phaedra426]

@@thedukeparty I was! lol

[@rachelhicks7537]

Same! 😂

[@southerncross5360]

Same 😂

[@villanelle5279]

It would be great if this doctor would answer the questions brought forth by people who are taking the time to watch her videos.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

which comments specifically would you like me to address? Thanks for watching!

[@villanelle5279]

@@ChristyRisingerMDIt seems that you did go through the comments and answered questions, however, many of these questions were asked months ago and your answers were posted in the last 24 hours. I’m sure your schedule is packed, but people who are resorting to taking these meds are, many times, at their wits end and are now doing their due diligence in researching. My suggestion for the future would be to follow up in more timely manner. Again, I’m sure you are a very busy person, but part of the responsibility in posting these types of videos is to be prepared to answer questions.

[@allylorene]

@@villanelle5279 I don't know this Doc from atom, but she has no responsibility to answer any questions from you, me or anyone else for that matter. She's posting an informative video, no where did she say she would take the time to respond. The level of entitlement is mind blowing.

[@villanelle5279]

YES, she does have a responsibility, as a “doctor,” to answer questions. If you put yourself out to the public promoting this type of information, be prepared to answer questions. THAT IS NOT ASKING TOO MUCH and if you think it is, then you choose to be poorly informed. Calm down.

[@villanelle5279]

@@allyloreneand it’s “Adam” not atom.

[@tootscarlson]

Now I know how to pronounce it!!

[@brianfleishman811]

Thank you for the very informative video. I just had an appointment with my doctor today asking some of these questions. They won’t prescribe that way but was not objecting for me to find it on my own safely. I wanted to know about it in pill form. What are your thoughts and suggestions to find it safely. Thanks you. Brian.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Hi Brian. The oral form is called rybelsus. Watch for a video soon with more info on this medication.

[@brianfleishman811]

@@ChristyRisingerMD Thank you for your reply. Very much appreciated. Looking forward to the video.

[@nixaeagle141]

@@ChristyRisingerMDmost ANNOYING commercial on tv .

[@AtulSingh-ov7zd]

​@@ChristyRisingerMD r u diabetic Dr christy

[@AtulSingh-ov7zd]

​@@ChristyRisingerMDI m from India

[@kimberleybrown5046]

Hello there! Thank you for this information!! Is LegitScript a valid resource? Have you heard of Henry MD?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

I have not heard of any of them so I cannot comment. Sorry! Thanks for watching.

[@SouthernDrinkSlinger]

My doctor has a "$100 processing fee" to prescribe this. Doctor's visit, bloodwork, all other cost are factored in when you pay at end of visit. But if you got Semaglutide prescribed, it's an extra 100$ fee. I thought that was a little weird, but I need to lose weight... here I am looking at your video after searching "best way to use and how does it work."

[@ElMANCHILD]

Thank you so much for the information. I’m currently taking semaglutide and it’s been great, but it is quite expensive. I’ve come across a brand called HIMS and was wondering about your opinion on it. I’m definitely looking for a more affordable option, but I understand that quality is important. Any guidance would be appreciated.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

I don't know anything about HIMS - sorry!

[@ElMANCHILD]

@@ChristyRisingerMD gotcha if you ever get a chance, check them out it looks super legit but thank you for getting back to me. I appreciate your time.

[@SuzyQVeganBeauty]

@@ChristyRisingerMDwho you recommend

[@lokipokey]

I'm surprised you didn't mention looking for pcab accreditation. (Pharmacy compounding accreditation board.) Do you think this is a useful credential to check in a compounding pharmacy?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Any credentialing is always helpful. BeSafeRx is another good resource. Thanks for watching!

[@1172mak]

Hi Dr. Risinger. I looked on that website and I’m not able to find the pharmacy my Dr. sent my prescription to. Can you please tell me if you know of RX Harmony? Thank you so much.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

I haven’t heard of that pharmacy.

[@willg2834]

What are your thoughts on Henry Meds?

[@Liz0409]

That’s who I’m considering going through too.

[@lindaodonnell9859]

Do you do video consults?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

No . . . .maybe in the future.

[@bee3027]

Thank you for sharing. My friend just started Semaglutide but I think she got it online--not sure of all the details. I am assuming this is not a safe way to get this drug.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

It really depends - BeSafeRx is a good resource to look into the safety of pharmacies. But if it is too good to be true, it is probably fake.

[@rain7096]

👍

[@djones2857]

What is the dosage covered by $300/mo? Thank you for this very informative video.

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

The cost will vary depending on where you get it and the strength of the dose you’re using.

[@ProGamER__801]

Hey , doctor how effective is doxylamine in tenesmus ? I feel continous bowl urgues through out the day ?🤛🤩 And if yes what should be the dose ?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Hi there - thanks for watching. I am a medical doctor, but I am not YOUR medical doctor. So please go talk with your doc in person

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

What are the long term effects of this medication?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

We assume they are the same as the brand name meds

[@AtulSingh-ov7zd]

​@@ChristyRisingerMDu make new drug for cure diabetes

[@AtulSingh-ov7zd]

​@@ChristyRisingerMDI m from India

[@J.T.Stillwell3]

@@ChristyRisingerMD that didn’t answer my question. For example, we know that one of the ways this drug functions is by slowing down the digestive tract. What could be the long term negative health effects of this? Gastrointestinal issues? Gastroparesis? Have sufficient long term studies been performed before pushing it out to the public? And how many non human animals were harmed in order to produce this drug?

[@pjjonesmaul-jones3870]

Have you heard of reflexmd, are they a safe place to get compound semiglutide

[@marieque9298]

Is Empower pharmacy ok?

[@ivillasenor2829]

That’s who I get it from…

[@MaryHernandez-nu1dz]

Empower uses Cyanocobalamin👎🏼 It is a synthetic or man-made form of vitamin B12

[@mariajacquez6925]

Do you lose weight with compound?

[@user-mo5yl1xp4h]

Yes

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Yes.

[@KarenFoster-nu1hl]

Can you lose weight by staying on .25 or possibly .50?

[@lunadelapeafernando7940]

I would like to know the same

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

Absolutely. Each person is very different in their response.

[@jq5843]

Look! Another doctor I would never see. How much are you making in kickbacks?

[@ChristyRisingerMD]

I receive no kickbacks.

[@Icecold0505]

These GLP-1 peptides are being made easily in China for pennies a vial. Shame what they charge at the cash register end.

[@raz1739]

$300 for compound Sema? You getting ripped off Lady!

[@taraeads1004]

The drug is NOT in a shortage - the PENS are - hence why compound pharmacies are able to do this currently. Research - again more mis-information.