Tag: Pharmacy compounding

Unlike mass-produced medications with manufacturer-determined expiration dates, compounded medications receive a 'Beyond-Use Date' (BUD) assigned by the compounding pharmacist. This individualized approach ensures patient safety by setting a conservative timeline for how long are compounded meds good for.

Following the FDA's declaration in February 2025 that the shortage of semaglutide was resolved, the legality of compounded versions has decisively changed [1.4.1, 1.4.6]. This article explores the question: **How long will compounded semaglutide be legal?** and details the new regulatory landscape.

According to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), hundreds of thousands of sterile medications are prepared annually to meet individual patient needs that cannot be addressed by commercially available products. This vital process gives rise to a **CSP drug**, or Compounded Sterile Preparation, a crucial and customized form of medication that is essential for many patients' health.

As of July 2025, the FDA has received over 600 adverse event reports for compounded semaglutide [1.5.1]. A common question that arises is, 'Why is semaglutide pink?', a trait exclusive to these non-brand versions, often signaling added ingredients [1.2.1, 1.2.2].