Safety, Cost, and How to Choose the Right Option for Your Body

Compounded weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are increasingly used, yet few patients understand how they differ from FDA-approved brand name GLP-1 drugs.

In this episode of The Vitality Formula, Dr. Marie Livesey, physician and metabolism and hormone expert, breaks down compounded vs brand name weight loss drugs, safety considerations, pharmacy oversight, and long-term metabolic implications..

This physician-led conversation focuses on safety, transparency, and informed decision-making, not hype or fear. Dr. Livesey breaks down why compounded medications exist, how they differ from brand-name formulations, what patients are often not told before starting, and how to evaluate whether a compounding pharmacy is reputable.

You’ll also learn who may benefit from compounded GLP-1 medications, who should use extra caution, and how weight-loss medications fit into a responsible, long-term metabolic health plan. If you’re considering medical weight loss and want clear, evidence-based guidance beyond marketing claims, this episode will help you ask better questions and make safer choices.

What You’ll Learn

• Compounded vs brand-name GLP-1 medications explained
 • Differences between compounded semaglutide and FDA-approved options
 • Why cost and shortages led to compounded weight-loss medications
 • Risks related to dosing, sourcing, and pharmacy oversight
 • How to identify a safe, accredited compounding pharmacy
 • Who should and should not use compounded GLP-1 medications

Want More Physician-Led Insight?

If you’d like occasional, science-based guidance on metabolism, hormones, and medical weight loss — without hype or extremes — you’re welcome to join my email list.

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Connect with Dr. Marie Livesey

Instagram: @dr.mlivesey 
 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drmlivesey
Website: https://www.livelyholistichealth.com

If you want a physician-led framework to help you think clearly about weight loss, hormone care, and modern health advice, you can download The Metabolic Clarity Guide .

Connect with Dr. Marie today!
Instagram: @dr.mlivesey
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drmlivesey
Website: https://www.livelyholistichealth.com

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a provider–patient relationship.