Is Direct Meds FDA Approved? How do I know this is properly regulated?
We know safety and trust are important when it comes to your medication. Here’s how Direct Meds ensures you’re receiving safe, high-quality medications and supplements.
Are compounded medications FDA approved?
Compounded medications, such as our GLP-1 formulations, are not directly regulated or FDA approved. This is because compounded medications are made on a patient-by-patient basis rather than mass produced.
Compounding pharmacies, however, are subject to strict regulation. All 503A compounding pharmacies in the United States are licensed and overseen by state pharmacy boards, operating under standards that are informed by the FDA. This framework ensures that pharmacies must comply with both state-level regulations and federal quality guidelines designed to protect patient safety.
All of our pharmacies adhere to USP 797 or USP 795 standards, which are the highest-quality guidelines for compounding medications. Every product and active pharmaceutical ingredient comes from FDA-registered and FDA-inspected manufacturers.
How does Direct Meds ensure safety?
- All doctors have been properly vetted to ensure they’re licensed to prescribe GLP-1 medications in your state.
- Pharmacies are US based 503A compounding pharmacies.
- Direct Meds has its own medical director who is a practicing physician and has reviewed our doctor and pharmacy network to ensure your safety.
- Direct Meds maintains LegitScript certification which is the telemedicine industry's most recognized compliance authority. They have independently verified Direct Meds pharmacies, doctors network and software providers to ensure safety and privacy protection.
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