One point worth establishing upfront: the GLP-1 medications available through TeleHealth Med are compounded formulations , not brand-name FDA-approved drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound
These unapproved, compounded versions havent been checked for effectiveness, safety or quality
As of September 2025, Novo Nordisk has filed 140 lawsuits and issued 1K cease-and-desist letters against GLP-1 compounders
Suppression of glutamatergic synaptic transmission may be associated with the reduced excitability of GLP-1R activation (Ong et al., 2017)
Semaglutide activates the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R), a class B G-protein-coupled receptor expressed in pancreatic beta cells, the hypothalamic arcuate nucleus, the area postrema, the nucleus tractus solitarius, and vagal afferent neurons
Just ensure the area is clean and dry before application