This page provides important information about the compounded medications available through Fig. It is critical that you understand the services Fig provides.
Compounded Medication Program: Fig's service provides a website which collects relevant information and connects individuals with licensed medical providers who, when deemed medically appropriate, transmit prescriptions for compounded medication which will then be delivered to such individuals. These medications are prepared and shipped directly to patients by state-licensed sterile compounding pharmacies. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness, or quality.
Fig is not a medical practice, a medical provider, nor is it a pharmacy. Fig does not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or medical conditions. Fig does not compound or provide medication.
Fig exclusively connects patients with licensed medical providers who prescribe compounded GLP-1 medications. Compounded medications have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Fig does not offer, sell, or facilitate access to any FDA-approved branded medications.
Educational Information: Understanding GLP-1 and GIP Receptor Medications
This information is not medical advice. Fig is not a medical provider or a pharmacy and provides the following for non-medical general informational purposes. Studies show that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications work by mimicking the action of the GLP-1 hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate appetite, reduce hunger, and increase feelings of fullness. Some medications may target both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, which can help regulate different aspects of metabolism and appetite.
When used as part of a comprehensive program that includes diet and exercise, these medications may support weight management efforts. Individual results vary, and weight management is influenced by multiple factors including diet, exercise, consistency with treatment, and individual biological factors.
Medical History — Tell Your Provider
It's important to share your entire medical history with your provider. In particular, tell your provider if you have a past history of:
- Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Thyroid cancer
- Gastrointestinal disease
- Pancreatitis
- Kidney disease
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
Tell your provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Common Side Effects
Studies have shown that common side effects of GLP-1 medications may include:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased appetite
- Indigestion
- Flatulence
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
Individual experiences vary, and not all patients experience the same side effects.
Compounded Medication Information
Important Information About Compounded GLP-1 and Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Medications
Your medical provider introduced through the Fig website may, when medically appropriate, offer compounded formulations of medications that target GLP-1 receptors or both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. These are compounded medications prepared by licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved branded products.
What are compounded medications?
Compounded medications are custom-prepared by licensed pharmacies to meet specific patient needs when commercially available options aren't suitable. They are made by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to individual patient requirements as determined by a licensed healthcare provider.
Important regulatory information:
- Compounded medications have NOT been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
- Compounded medications do not undergo the same rigorous clinical trials as FDA-approved medications.
- The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness, or quality of compounded medications.
- Compounded medications may contain the same active ingredients as FDA-approved medications but may differ in formulation, strength, and quality.
When might compounded medications be appropriate?
- When FDA-approved medications are unavailable due to shortages.
- When a patient has a documented allergy to an inactive ingredient in the FDA-approved version.
- When a patient requires a specific dosage form not commercially available.
- When determined medically necessary by your healthcare provider.
Safety monitoring for compounded medications:
- All side effects should be reported to your Fig provider immediately.
- Your provider will monitor your response to treatment closely.
- Follow all instructions provided by your healthcare provider regarding dosage and administration.
Informed consent:
Before receiving any compounded medication, the medical provider will ask you to provide informed consent acknowledging that you understand the differences between FDA-approved and compounded medications.
Disclaimer
Fig exclusively offers compounded GLP-1 medications prepared by state-licensed compounding pharmacies. Fig has no affiliation with any pharmaceutical manufacturer. Compounded medications are not manufactured by, nor affiliated with, any brand-name pharmaceutical company.
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