Compound vs name-brand — my honest comparison after switching

Was on compounded sema for 5 months (Hims, $199/mo), insurance finally kicked in for Wegovy so I switched. Two pens in, here's what I noticed:

• Appetite effect: about the same, maybe slightly stronger on Wegovy week 1.
• Side effects: Wegovy gave me more nausea, but compounded gave me worse fatigue.
• Injection: brand pen is way easier than drawing from a vial.

Neither is magic. Both work. The pricing is the only real differentiator if you have insurance access.