PRESCRIPTION WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS
FDA-approved options are not one-size-fits-all.
Depending on your health history and eligibility, a clinician may discuss different FDA-approved options. Lake Med can help compare the benefits, risks, route of administration, expected follow-up, and cost considerations of medications that may fit your plan.
Wegovy® — semaglutide injection or tablets
Zepbound® — tirzepatide injection
Foundayo™ — orforglipron oral GLP-1 tablet
Saxenda® — liraglutide injection
Qsymia® — phentermine/topiramate extended release
Contrave® — naltrexone/bupropion
Orlistat products — including prescription and over-the-counter options
Phentermine — FDA-approved for short-term use in appropriate patients
COMPOUNDED WEIGHT-LOSS MEDICATIONS
Compounded medication requires careful, individualized use.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not automatically interchangeable with an FDA-approved product. When a compounded option is legally available, clinically appropriate, and prescribed for an individual patient, Lake Med can help review the source, dosing plan, monitoring needs, and whether it truly makes sense for your situation.
Availability depends on federal and state compounding rules
Compounded products do not undergo FDA premarket review
Dosing and concentration can differ from branded products
Medication source and pharmacy quality matter
Cost should be weighed alongside safety, effectiveness, and availability