When commercial GLP-1 medications are listed on the FDA shortage list, federal law allows licensed pharmacies to compound them for individual patients with a valid prescription
For a 2.5 mg target dose: Volume to Draw = Desired DoseConcentration = 2.5 mg10 mg/mL = 0.25 mL Convert to syringe units
PMID: 40249703 J Agric Food Chem 2024 Mar 27;72(12):6178-6188
Where and How to Inject Mounjaro: Step-by-Step Guide The easiest places to inject Mounjaro are the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm, and rotating sites each week helps improve comfort and absorption
Retatrutide is an investigational once-weekly subcutaneous peptide that simultaneously activates GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors to reduce appetite, increase energy expenditure, and promote fat breakdown, though it has not yet received MHRA or EMA authorisation
The accessibility and equitable distribution of GLP-1 receptor agonists remain challenging with high costs, limited insurance coverage, and geographic disparities creating barriers to access, particularly affecting those in healthcare deserts or demographics with lower healthcare outcomes (Azizi et al., 2024
