A compounded pharmaceutical product is a medication that is prepared by a licensed pharmacist or healthcare provider. These can be used for people with specific prescriptions e.g., for someone who may have an allergy to an ingredient or if a different dose is required.
These medicines might be more expensive as they are custom-made. Compounded medicines should not be bought from an untrusted source and should not be taken unless discussed with your doctor.
Compounding pharmacies, where the practice is allowed, is usually regulated by local health authorities, like the MedSafe. Illicit compounding may occur if compounding pharmacies are unduly producing products not approved by any national regulatory authority.
Novo Nordisk does not directly or indirectly provide or sell any of its medicines to compounding pharmacies. Compounded products do not have the same safety, quality and effectiveness assurances as our MedSafe-approved drugs and may expose patients to health risks.