Derived from a compound found in the French lilac (goats rue), Metformin is now the most widely used oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes globally, often prescribed off-label for conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and, in some cases, for weight loss
Composition: Salicylic Acid (2% w/v) What it does: Clears pores, reduces acne, controls oil, smooths texture
The IRS treats prescribed compounded medicines as Section 213(d) qualified expenses when they are medical care, but some HRA plans now explicitly exclude compounded GLP-1s, and FSA and HSA administrators may require additional substantiation
It catalyzes the peroxidase cycle through a Cys mechanism in which GSH and protein disulfide isomerases,are alternative substrates, allowing rapid reactivity with thioredoxin (Trx) or proteins related to most other CysGPx