The way to protect yourself isn't to chase the lowest number, it's to confirm what pharmacy is actually filling the prescription, whether real licensed providers are involved, and whether the price you're quoted is the price you'll pay going forward, not just in month one
Beyond stability, it minimizes waste
Laurberg P, Pedersen KM, Hreidarsson A, Sigfusson N, Iversen E, Knudsen PR: Iodine intake and the pattern of thyroid disorders: A comparative epidemiological study of thyroid abnormalities in the elderly in Iceland and in Jutland, Denmark
A quality compounding pharmacy should perform potency testing on each batch, sterility testing using validated methods, endotoxin testing (LAL assay) on injectable products, and beyond-use dating studies to verify how long their products remain effective
Although NGS is becoming increasingly accessible and affordable, this methodology is still not the main tool for diagnosis at routine laboratories