From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
Ongoing cost tracking for dosing arithmetic — transparency for the community:
Monthly medication cost: $132
Supplies (syringes, BAC water, alcohol swabs): ~$10/month
Janoshik testing: ~$12/month (amortized quarterly)
Lab work: ~$42/month (amortized quarterly)
Total: ~$222/month
Compare to brand Wegovy at $1322/month without insurance. Compounded is roughly 90% cheaper for what I have found to be clinically equivalent medication.
From the other side of the consultation, briefly.
Comparison of compounded dosing arithmetic delivery formats I've tried:
| Format | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Lyophilized vial | Longest shelf life, lowest cost | Requires reconstitution |
| Pre-mixed vial | Ready to draw up | Shorter shelf life (28-45 days) |
| Pre-filled syringes | Most convenient | Higher cost, shorter shelf life |
| Sublingual drops | No needles | Lower bioavailability, less data |
I use lyophilized vials for cost and stability. The reconstitution takes 30 seconds once you've done it a few times.
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Same pattern here, and in the same order. Posting only so the count is not one.
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Compounding pharmacy dose accuracy check for dosing arithmetic: I always verify my first dose from a new vial by weighing it on a milligram scale. Draw up your dose, weigh the syringe, subtract empty syringe weight, compare to expected water weight at that volume.
For a 10-unit dose (0.1mL): expected weight ~100mg of water. If it's significantly off, your syringe may be inaccurate. Cheap insulin syringes can have ±5% volume accuracy. Spring for quality brands like BD or Terumo.