Pharmacy cutting dose in half
Hi guys,
So I’ve been on wegovy and zepbound before- and have had success with both. I stopped because I got pregnant both times.
I tried to get on it again for weight loss but my insurance doesn’t cover it. So yesterday I went to an urgent care by my house and it turns out they have a weight management program- tirzepatide is the medication given. So the cost to meet w them once a month is $85- and apparently the pharmacy they work with gives the clients coupons to get the medication really cheap.
The Dr said they get the original medicine from the company that makes it and outs it in the pen, and then the pharmacist there cuts it in half and puts it in a syringe. So I’d take one injection then a few days later I’d take the other. The purpose in that is to lessen side effects and get the benefits of the medication completely (since some have experienced the effects of the medication wear off by day 5.) When I asked how much it is a month he said the coupons the pharmacy gives makes the medicine practically free or if very little charge.
I’ve never heard of this, and my husband is very apprehensive about me doing this. I don’t know if that’s common or even normal lol I have PCOS so I’d really like to get my symptoms (most related to my weigh) under control, but idk is that safe?
Is this micro dosing ? How common is that?
Any advice or suggestions are welcome.
I do want to mention that this is a reputable urgent care with wonderful service and providers.