Why Your Injectable Semaglutide May Be Pink or Red

1. Our partner pharmacies add a small amount of Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) to your compounded injectable Semaglutide
2. Cyanocobalamin naturally contains cobalt, which gives the medication its pink to reddish tint.
3. This color is expected and completely normal. It does not impact the safety, stability, or effectiveness of your medication.
   

If you're interested in learning more about the B12 included in your medication, you can also review our Vitamin B12 information article, which explains why it’s added and what to expect.

This article is for general informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for any specific person. Always talk with a licensed healthcare provider about your health, your lab results and whether B12-containing semaglutide is appropriate for you.

Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. They are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies under medical supervision and may differ in formulation, dosing, and supporting evidence from FDA-approved products.

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