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Compounded vs. Branded GLP-1s: Understanding the Price Differences

Learn why compounded versions cost less — and the risks that come with the price tag.

Marisa Taylor KarasAlyssa Billingsley, PharmD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD
Updated on June 6, 2025
Featuring Stacia Woodcock, PharmDReviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD | June 6, 2025

In this video, learn why branded GLP-1 medications (like Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy) may cost more than compounded versions, and what makes branded versions safer.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD, is the director of pharmacy content for GoodRx. She has over a decade of experience as a pharmacist and has worked in clinical, academic, and administrative roles.

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