Does anyone know if TRT Pellet treatments are registered in state prescription databases the same way that injectable prescriptions are? I’m asking because: 1st thing- my current clinic will not provide me the dosage I desire. 2nd thing- my work requires extensive international travel, to places I am uncomfortable traveling with meds to. I want to have pellets to maintain a relatively stable amount in my system even when traveling, and use injectables to tweak up or down to get to optimum levels. My concern is, if pellets are in the database the same as injectables, I could end up getting my injectables (which I would get from a different clinic than the pellets), canceled due to double dipping.
For how long are you typically gone? And yes, all prescriptions are in the national database.
Injectable testosterone undecanoate… sourced… elsewhere
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The pellets I know about are called Bio T and last about six months. I’m not on TRT and don’t inject anything into my body (yet), but I kind of feel like mixing the pellets (slow release) with injections (quick up and down) is a really, really, really bad idea.
If you want the pellets then find a knowledgeable doctor and just do that. I know several people who are doing it and they feel great. The doc here likes to keep people at the high-normal range. My co-worker’s test levels are running at 1200 constantly from the pellets.
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Pellets are not in any database. Pellets are not regulated the same as injectibles.
Pellets are inserted and continue to provide testosterone for up to 6 months.
They are loathed and despised on this forum.
Wait, so a prescription drug is not in the prescription drug database? I’m going to need to see some evidence of that because it sounds inconsistent. Not saying I don’t believe you, I just want to see it in black and white. Because this seems like a massive loophole in a system that is created to give prescribers all of the relevant information about a patient.
Iron Yuppie, you didn’t tag anyone in your post - but I am guessing it is in reply to mine.
Please do! I will be happy to stand corrected if you can find better information than I have.
IN my case, I am on BioTe pellets. I’m not sure if this makes a difference.
BioTE Medical LLC has neither sought nor obtained FDA approval for any or all products utilized in the BioTE method of hormone optimization.
That is what you’re putting into your body? An unapproved injection from a supplement company with a bunch of FDA violations? My man, you can do better than that. Hell, having a junkie who’s flopped out on the street inject you with some bathtub brewed testosterone would be a better option.
So after doing some reading it turns out I was correct. Actual FDA approved pellets are in the prescription system. This particular product, which is almost completely unregulated, isn’t in the system because it’s viewed as little more than a supplement you could buy from Amazon. Only in America.
Hahhahah … Yes, that is it.
Those pesky labeling violations. I don’t know how I missed that.
And last month a failure to report adverse events. These guys DGAF about the rules. I’m a little impressed.
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Wait, you know of a prescription drug company that cares about rules?
I know several people using Bio-Te and they’re doing great. I think it’s like any drug - you choose whether or not to use it based on real world results (good and bad). I guess most of us trust our doctors, but if this section of the forum has taught me anything, it’s that hormone experts are rare.
I wouldn’t consider the FDA’s process for approving a drug is rigorous. I looked it up and it says the drug company sends their tests along with the results. The FDA reviews it and approves or denies it. I couldn’t find anything that details the testing standards in my quick search.
I think we can all agree that the standards aren’t great. Thousands of Americans are on drugs to treat the side effects of other drugs. That shouldn’t be as acceptable as it is.
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The FDA process for prescription drugs is very serious. For something like this particular thing? Seems to be lacking an awful lot. But then I suppose that’s why they have different classifications.
Either way, I’m glad to hear you’re doing well on these pellets. What’s it cost you and how often do you get a new shot?
I’m not on the pellets but I’ve looked into it. The doc here charges $225 for the first lab. The injections are $725 each and you get a second lab a month after the first injection. That lab work is included with the $225 fee. The injections are every six months or close to it.
I’ve talked with multiple people who prefer to pin themselves so they have more control over their levels.
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