Weight Management

Individuals vary greatly, especially when it comes to weight loss. For those facing challenges in shedding pounds, prescription options for weight management can offer valuable assistance.

Starting a weight loss journey can be daunting without the right support. Previous failed attempts at dieting or maintaining an exercise regimen may make the process seem futile for some, while others may face genetic or medical factors hindering their progress. Fortunately, custom medications for weight loss provide personalized solutions to help achieve a healthy weight.

Compounded GLP-1 and GIP Solutions for Drug Shortages

The usage of GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists for weight management has grown worldwide, leading to high demand and their inclusion on the FDA’s Drug Shortage List. To address this shortage, the FDA has provided guidance for compounding pharmacies to create essential copies of these patented drugs as long as they remain on the list. At Kim’s Pharmacy, we are dedicated to helping patients manage their weight during this shortage.

GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists help manage weight and improve blood glucose levels by:

Increasing insulin release from the pancreas in response to food
Decreasing sugar release from the liver into the blood
Slowing the rate at which food leaves the stomach after eating

These mechanisms help control blood glucose levels and promote a feeling of fullness, contributing to weight loss over time. These medications are intended to work in conjunction with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Given the challenges and limitations associated with injectable medications, including complex storage conditions, short expiration dates, and potential side effects like nausea and headaches, many patients and healthcare providers seek alternative solutions. At Kim’s Pharmacy, we can provide alternative weight management options. To address the demand for non-injectable solutions, we offer compounded sublingual medications. The sublingual suspension (liquid) is made using commercially available and bulk ingredients added to an anhydrous base. Our anhydrous, self-emulsifying drug delivery system is designed to deliver drugs with a high molecular weight and beneficial mucoadhesive properties to increase contact time with the sublingual space. The medication is absorbed into the bloodstream through the mucosa underneath the tongue. Some of the medication may also be absorbed in the GI tract and stomach after swallowing.

Benefits of Sublingual Delivery

Eliminates the challenges associated with injections and complex storage conditions.
Enhances drug delivery through the sublingual mucosa and GI tract.
Tailored to meet the specific needs of each patient to help provide optimal outcomes.

Kim’s Pharmacy offers the following sublingual medications for weight loss:

Semaglutide 0.75mg/mL Sublingual Suspension
Semaglutide 1mg/mL Sublingual Suspension
Semaglutide 2mg/mL Sublingual Suspension

At Kim’s Pharmacy, we are committed to providing high-quality compounded medications for weight management. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our compounded injectable and sublingual weight management medications, please contact us today.