Brand
Ozempic (diabetes label) and Wegovy (weight label) are FDA-approved, come in pre-filled pens, and cost $1,000 or more a month without insurance. Insurance rarely covers them for weight.
Compounded
A 503A pharmacy prepares semaglutide for an individual prescription. Not FDA-approved as a product, but legal when prescribed and made by a licensed pharmacy. Comes in a vial with insulin syringes. $199 a month at Zen IV Spa.
What to Check
That the pharmacy is a licensed US 503A or 503B. That the vial is semaglutide base (not an unusual salt form). That a certificate of analysis exists for your batch. That a named licensed provider wrote the prescription. We meet all four and can show you the paperwork.
What to Avoid
Online 'research' vials with no prescription, products shipped from outside the US, and sellers who promise it is 'the same as FDA-approved.'
Our Approach
Both options. Compounded for most people at $199. Brand Wegovy or Ozempic at pharmacy price if you prefer the pen or your insurance covers it. Every prescription at Zen IV Spa is written by a licensed provider under our medical director after a free video consultation. Medication ships to your door anywhere in New York or New Jersey, and a nurse can come to your home for labs or a first dose.
Common Questions
Is compounded as effective?+
Same molecule, same dose, same effect in our experience and in the available data.
Why is it so much cheaper?+
No brand marketing, no pen device, and pharmacies compete on price.
Can I switch from compounded to brand?+
Yes, at the same dose.
All treatments are medical services. Every guest is screened, and every treatment is provided only under the clearance, prescription or standing protocol of a licensed medical provider. Nothing on this page is a diagnosis or a promise of results. For an emergency, call 911.