Growth Hormone · Peptide Reference · Updated 2026-05-11

Sermorelin

GHRH analog comprising the first 29 amino acids of human growth hormone-releasing hormone. Stimulates endogenous GH release. Was FDA-approved (Geref) but discontinued; now dispensed via compounding pharmacies.

Growth Hormone Evidence grade: B Not currently FDA-marketed
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Editorial team
Dr. Sam Saberian · Lead Medical Researcher
Medical review by Alen A. Schwartz, MD · Edited by Julliana Edwards · Last updated 2026-05-11

Key facts

Class
GHRH analog (29 aa)
Half-life
~10 minutes
Pharmacy pathway
503A compounding
Sports-ban status
WADA prohibited (S2)
Patient profile
Adult GH deficiency, anti-aging
Common dose
200-500 mcg SC nightly
Evidence grade
B (historical FDA approval; clinical experience)
FDA status
Not currently FDA-marketed (was approved as Geref)

Mechanism of action

GHRH analog comprising the first 29 amino acids of human growth hormone-releasing hormone. Stimulates endogenous GH release. Was FDA-approved (Geref) but discontinued; now dispensed via compounding pharmacies.

Standard dosing

Typical clinical use: 200-500 mcg SC nightly. Dosing varies by indication and provider protocol; this is reference-only and not a prescribing recommendation. Sermorelin requires a prescription from a licensed clinician.

Regulatory status & pharmacy pathway

Not currently FDA-marketed (was approved as Geref). Compounded peptides are dispensed via 503A licensed compounding pharmacies (USP <797> sterile compounding) or 503B FDA-registered outsourcing facilities (cGMP). Patients should request the pharmacy of record and certificates of analysis (USP <71> sterility, USP <85> endotoxin, HPLC potency) for every shipment.

U.S. telehealth providers prescribing Sermorelin

The most commonly cited U.S. telehealth providers for Sermorelin are Defy Medical, Marek Health, Hone Health, Maximus, and PeterMD — all of which offer prescriber-supervised access with lab integration and 503A pharmacy partnerships. See the full provider directory for complete profiles.

Trade-offs to know

Sermorelin carries the trade-offs common to all compounded peptide therapeutics: not FDA-approved (when applicable), cash-pay only, no in-network insurance coverage, and pharmacy-quality variation between providers. Choose a prescriber that publishes pharmacy of record, per-vial CoAs, and lab-integrated follow-up.

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Editorial team

Authored by Dr. Sam Saberian, medically reviewed by Alen A. Schwartz, MD, edited by Julliana Edwards. About our team →