Peptide FDA Status Tracker

72 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
56
Research Only
11
Banned from Compounding

72 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 3Yes
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—
IGF-1 DES
des(1-3)IGF-1 / Truncated IGF-1
Research Only — Preclinical Evidence—
ACE-031
Ramatercept / ActRIIB-Fc
Research Only — Development Halted—
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—
Wolverine Blend
Wolverine Stack · BPC-157 + TB-500
Research OnlyYes
GLOW Blend
GLOW Stack · GHK-Cu + BPC-157
Research OnlyYes
KLOW Blend
KLOW Stack · BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu + KPV
Research OnlyYes

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