Peptide FDA Status Tracker

67 peptides · regulatory reference as of 2026 · not medical advice

See which peptides are FDA-approved, compoundable, or research-only. Check 503A compounding bans, Rx requirements, and telehealth availability. For detailed profiles, research links, and FAQs, use the peptide links below.

10
FDA Approved
6
Compoundable
51
Research Only
7
Banned from Compounding

67 peptides shown

NameFDA Status503A Ban
BPC-157
Pentadecapeptide BPC 157
Research OnlyYes
TB-500
Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment
Research OnlyYes
GHK-Cu
Copper Peptide GHK
OTC Cosmetic
Sermorelin
GHRH 1-29
FDA Approved
CJC-1295
CJC-1295 DAC
Compoundable
Ipamorelin
NNC 26-0161
Compoundable
Tesamorelin
Egrifta
FDA Approved
GHRP-6
Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6
Research Only
GHRP-2
Pralmorelin
Research Only
Hexarelin
Examorelin
Research Only
Semaglutide
Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus
FDA Approved
Tirzepatide
Mounjaro / Zepbound
FDA Approved
Retatrutide
LY3437943
Phase 3
AOD-9604
HGH Fragment 176-191
Research Only
Liraglutide
Victoza / Saxenda
FDA Approved
PT-141
Bremelanotide / Vyleesi
FDA ApprovedYes
Melanotan II
MT-II
⚠️ Not Approved — CautionYes
Epithalon
Epitalon / Epithalamin
Research Only
Thymosin Alpha-1
Tα1 / Zadaxin
Compoundable (US) — Approved Internationally
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial ORF of 12S rRNA type-c
Research Only
Humanin
HN / Humanin-G (HNG)
Research Only
SS-31
Elamipretide / Szeto-Schiller Peptide 31
Phase 3
LL-37
Cathelicidin hCAP18
Research Only
KPV
α-MSH C-terminal tripeptide
Research Only
VIP
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Compoundable
Dihexa
PNB-0408
Research Only
Semax
ACTH(4-10)-Pro-Gly-Pro
Intl. Approved (Russia)
Selank
Tuftsin Analog TP-7
Intl. Approved (Russia)
DSIP
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
Research Only
FOXO4-DRI
Senolytic Peptide FOXO4
Research Only
PEG-MGF
PEGylated Mechano Growth Factor
Research Only
IGF-1 LR3
Long R3 IGF-1
Research Only
HGH (Somatropin)
Human Growth Hormone / rhGH
FDA Approved (indication-specific)
Oxytocin
Pitocin / Love Hormone
FDA Approved
Gonadorelin
GnRH / Factrel
FDA Approved / Compoundable
Follistatin 344
FST344 / Myostatin Inhibitor
Research Only — Extreme Caution
Cerebrolysin
FPE 1070
Intl. Approved
NAD+
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Supplement / Clinical Use
Mod GRF 1-29
CJC-1295 (no DAC) / GRF 1-29
Research Only
5-Amino-1MQ
NNMT Inhibitor
Research Only
SLU-PP-332
ERR Pan-Agonist
Research Only
MK-677
Ibutamoren
Research Only
Pinealon
EDR Peptide
Research Only
Cartalax
Cartilage Bioregulator
Research Only
Ovagen
Ovarian Bioregulator
Research Only
Adamax
Semax-family Analog
Research Only
ARA-290
Cibinetide
Investigational (Phase 2)
Melanotan I
Afamelanotide-related
Caution: Indication-Specific Approval
Pentosan Polysulfate
PPS
FDA Approved / Other Indications
Kisspeptin
Kisspeptin-10
Research Only
SNAP-8
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
OTC Cosmetic
CagriSema
Cagrilintide + Semaglutide
Phase 3
Cagrilintide
AM833
Phase 3 Program
CJC-1295 (no DAC)
Modified GRF 1-29
Research Only
Glutathione
GSH
Clinical / Compoundable
Larazotide
AT-1001
Investigational
Enclomiphene
Androxal
Investigational / Rx
Clomiphene
Clomid
FDA Approved (indication-specific)
BPC-157 (Oral)
Oral BPC-157
Research OnlyYes
TB-500 Fragment
TB4 Fragment
Research OnlyYes
P21
Nootropic Peptide Candidate
Research Only
RU-58841
RU58841
Research Only
Collagen Peptides
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Supplement
BPC-157 Stable
BPC-157 Stable Capsule
Research OnlyYes
L-Carnitine
Levocarnitine
Supplement / Rx forms
CDP-Choline
Citicoline
Supplement / Drug (region-dependent)
ITPP
Myo-inositol trispyrophosphate
Research Only

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