An educational overview of the treatment categories used inside EdgeRx plans, GLP-1s, peptides, and hormone therapy. Written to be understood without a medical degree, and reviewed by our medical director before publication
Medically reviewed by [Medical Director Name, to be confirmed from WizDoc network], EdgeRx Medical Director.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Every category we work with — GLP-1s, peptides, hormone therapy — works by nudging a signal your body already uses. Not by adding a foreign chemical that overrides your physiology. That’s the reason a licensed doctor is involved in every plan: the signals only work when the dose, the timing, and the person are right. The rest of this page walks through what each category is, what it’s been studied for, and what your doctor is actually managing when you’re on it.
The category behind the last few years of metabolic-health science.
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone your gut releases after you eat. It signals your brain that you’re full, slows how fast your stomach empties, and helps regulate blood sugar. GLP-1 medications are engineered versions of that same signal, designed to last longer in your body than the natural version.
Semaglutide, Tirzepatide (which is a dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist — it acts on two related receptors instead of one). Both are prescribed at EdgeRx as compounded, physician-dosed versions.
GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications have been studied for their role in appetite regulation, blood sugar control, and weight management. The specific results of a specific medication at a specific dose vary from person to person and are set by a licensed physician.
NEJM, JAMA, ADA guidelines — full list at the bottom of this page.
starting dose, weekly titration, side-effect management (nausea is the most common), whether you’re a fit for Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide vs. an under-the-tongue variant, and how long you stay on a maintenance dose.
Short signaling molecules your body already uses.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks proteins are made from. Different peptides act like different signals: some tell your body to release growth hormone, some tell soft tissue to repair itself, some tell mitochondria (your cells’ power plants) to work harder.
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin — a combination that has been studied for its role in supporting the body’s natural release of growth hormone Tesamorelin — has been studied for its role in growth-hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog activity BPC-157 — has been studied for its role in soft-tissue repair signaling TB-500 — has been studied for its role in tissue repair and angiogenesis pathways MOTS-c — a mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for its role in metabolic signaling GHK-Cu — a copper-binding peptide studied for its role in skin, collagen, and wound-repair pathways NAD+ — technically a coenzyme, not a peptide, but included here because it works on the same “cell signaling” logic; it’s a molecule your cells use to make energy and repair DNA, and its levels drop with age
peptides aren’t like a vitamin you can eyeball. The dose, the injection time, the cycle length, and how peptides are combined all matter — which is why every peptide plan at EdgeRx is prescribed and dose-set by a licensed physician after a health screen.
each of the peptides above has been studied in peer-reviewed literature. What’s been studied is not the same as what’s approved for a specific outcome — and this page won’t imply otherwise. Your provider will walk you through what’s known, what’s still being studied, and what to expect.
A prescription category for men with clinically low testosterone, guided by blood work.
Testosterone therapy replaces or supports the testosterone your body makes on its own. It’s prescribed for men whose blood work confirms testosterone levels below the clinical reference range and who are experiencing associated symptoms.
Testosterone Cypionate (a weekly injection), Enclomiphene (a daily pill that helps your own body make more of its own testosterone by acting on the pituitary — a different mechanism than direct replacement).
testosterone therapy without labs is off-label promotion territory and a real regulatory concern. It’s also just bad medicine. Starting labs confirm whether you actually qualify. Follow-up labs at 90 days, then annually, confirm your dose is where it should be and rule out side effects.
whether you qualify at all, whether you’re a fit for direct replacement (Testosterone Cypionate) or stimulation (Enclomiphene), your dose, your injection schedule, and your follow-up lab cadence.
A prescription category for women in perimenopause and menopause, guided by blood work.
Hormone therapy for women replaces or supports the estrogen and progesterone that decline through perimenopause and into menopause. It’s prescribed based on a hormone panel, symptoms, and personal medical history.
Bi-est cream (a mix of two estrogens — estradiol and estriol — applied to the skin), and compounded Progesterone.
hormone therapy in women is highly individual. Starting labs confirm what you actually need, and follow-up labs guide dose changes as your body shifts through peri- and post-menopause.
the estrogen-to-progesterone balance, the dose, the delivery method, and long-term follow-up.
Medications that support blood flow, desire, and endurance — under a doctor’s care.
A category of prescription medications with different mechanisms. Tadalafil (a PDE5 inhibitor) supports blood flow. PT-141 (bremelanotide) acts on melanocortin receptors in the brain and has been studied for its role in sexual desire.
whether these are safe for you (blood pressure, heart history, and medication interactions matter), the right medication for the outcome you’re after, and dose.
This page is educational. It’s not a treatment recommendation, a diagnosis, or a promise about your specific result. Every EdgeRx plan is prescribed by a licensed physician after a real review of your health history and — where required — your blood work. Compounded medications prescribed through EdgeRx are not FDA-approved and may be different from store-bought versions. Individual results depend on physiology, adherence, dose, and lifestyle factors.
Reference block — to be finalized by the medical director before publish.
100% online visits and prescriptions. Made at licensed USA pharmacies. GLP-1, peptide, and hormone plans — prescribed by a doctor.
Blood work required before your first hormone prescription. Shipping fees apply. All medications require a prescription from a licensed provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
