GLP-1 Medications
Personalized Compounded Weight-Loss Medication, Explained
November 2025 · 5 min read · Medically reviewed by Dr. Jose Diaz, MD, Medical Director · Reviewed October 14, 2026 · Updated September 30, 2026
A personalized compounded weight-loss medication is prepared for an individual patient by a licensed compounding pharmacy, rather than manufactured as a finished product. At Padgett, personalized compounded semaglutide and personalized compounded tirzepatide are weekly injections, with the dose set and adjusted by your provider as you progress. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
At Padgett Medical Center in Tampa, personalized compounded semaglutide starts at $149 a month and personalized compounded tirzepatide at $229 a month at the starting dose. Book online with a card on file and take 15% off your first month of medication, and your $100 visit is free when you start medication. Nothing is charged when you book. See every dose and price.
What does compounded mean?
Compounding is the preparation of a medication by a licensed pharmacy for a specific patient, based on a prescription. It's different from a medication manufactured in large batches and sold as a finished, FDA-approved product.
The FDA explains that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, which means the FDA has not reviewed them for safety, effectiveness or quality. FDA-approved products containing semaglutide and tirzepatide are available, and your provider can talk through the options with you.
What does personalized mean at Padgett?
Personalized means your dose is set for you and adjusted over time, based on how you respond, how you feel and your goals. You're not locked into a one-size-fits-all schedule.
At your first visit, Morgan Colee, PA, reviews your health history, current medications and goals, then sets a starting dose. At follow-up visits your dose is adjusted gradually, which also helps keep side effects manageable. Read how we personalize your weight-loss plan for the full process.
How do semaglutide and tirzepatide work?
Both are weekly injections that act on appetite hormones: semaglutide on GLP-1, and tirzepatide on both GIP and GLP-1. They help you feel full sooner and stay full longer, which makes eating less easier.
MedlinePlus explains how semaglutide slows stomach emptying and may decrease appetite, and tirzepatide's prescribing information describes its action on both hormones. For a side-by-side look, read which GLP-1 is right for you.
How do you take your medication correctly?
Follow the written instructions for your exact medication: how much to inject and on which day each week. If anything about your medication or its instructions looks different from what you expect, call before your next dose.
Injectable doses can be written as an amount of medicine (milligrams) or measured as a volume (milliliters or syringe units), so always use the instructions for your specific medication rather than anyone else's. Never change your dose on your own; your provider adjusts it at follow-up visits.
What side effects should you expect?
The most common are nausea, diarrhea, constipation and stomach discomfort, usually when starting or increasing a dose. Severe stomach pain, repeated vomiting or signs of an allergic reaction need prompt medical attention.
Most stomach side effects ease as your body adjusts. Our side effects guide covers what helps and when to call.
How do you get started?
Book a visit online, in person at our Tampa clinic at 6904 W. Linebaugh Ave or by telehealth anywhere in Florida. Every visit is with Morgan Colee, PA, and your plan is built around you.
For telehealth, you need to be in Florida during the visit and show a valid Florida driver's license or ID on camera. Questions first? Pick a free 15-minute phone consultation with our medical staff when you book. See personalized compounded semaglutide and personalized compounded tirzepatide, or book your visit.
Personalized compounded semaglutide and personalized compounded tirzepatide are compounded drugs that have not been approved by the FDA. They have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. FDA-approved products containing semaglutide and tirzepatide are available. Individual results vary.
This article is educational and is not medical advice. Talk with a licensed provider about your own health, medications and treatment options.
Frequently asked questions
Is a compounded medication the same as an FDA-approved one?
No. A compounded medication is prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy for an individual patient, and it is not FDA-approved or reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. FDA-approved products containing semaglutide and tirzepatide are available, and your provider can discuss the options with you.
Why does my dose change over time?
Your provider starts with a low dose and increases it gradually, based on how you respond and how you feel. Starting low helps your body adjust and keeps side effects more manageable. Your dose is reviewed at follow-up visits, and you should never change it on your own.
Can I use the instructions from a previous medication?
No. Always follow the instructions for the exact medication you have now, since the strength and how it's measured can differ. If anything looks different from what you expected, call before your next dose rather than guessing.
How much does personalized compounded medication cost at Padgett?
Personalized compounded semaglutide starts at $149 a month and personalized compounded tirzepatide at $229 a month at the starting dose, and pricing is by dose. Book online with a card on file for 15% off your first month of medication. Your $100 visit is free when you start medication.