Confused and discouraged...
Yesterday, I had an appointment with my endocrinologist. My partner decided to come with me. Upon being prescribed Zepbound, she said compounded tirzepatide is created by money greedy companies (AND WHAT IS LILLY?) and basically said to stay away. My partner, even though I have told them I plan to use compounded, quickly added, "and they're not even regulated by the FDA." I was just so disappointed to hear my partner join in and reveal how unsupportive they are of me. If I had the money, I would pay for Zepbound, but Lilly's prices are just too high to afford. I would never be able to go higher than the 2.5 dose. There also been an increase in people concerned about the formula of the medicine they are getting from compounded pharmacies. That concern is affecting my decision to trust the lower costs that I can actually afford. I am just so confused and hurt now...Am I supposed to spend all of my money on the name brand drug, or am I supposed to be ridiculed by my partner for doing what I can afford? I wish I didn't have to make this choice.