Substance status

Search, filter by regulatory status, and compare peptides side-by-side. Each record shows controlling sources, as-of dates, and what the status does and does not mean.

10 of 10 substances

BPC-157

Not an approved drug
FDA503A503BWADA

Also: Body Protection Compound-157, Bepecin, PL-14736

A synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide. It has no USAN, no USP/NF monograph, and is not a component of an FDA-approved drug. Commercial products may be sold as BPC-157 acetate or BPC-157 free base, which are distinct active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Bremelanotide

Approved product — specific indication/route
FDA

Also: PT-141, Vyleesi

A melanocortin receptor agonist peptide. FDA approved it as Vyleesi for a specific premenopausal HSDD indication.

GHK-Cu

Not an approved drug
FDA503A

Also: Copper peptide GHK-Cu, glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

A tripeptide-copper complex. It is not a component of an FDA-approved drug. FDA's categorization differs by route of administration.

Ipamorelin

Not an approved drug
FDA503A503B

Also: Ipamorelin acetate, NNC 26-0091

A synthetic pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue. No USAN or USP/NF monograph; not a component of an FDA-approved drug.

Melanotan II

Not an approved drug
FDA503A

Also: MT-II, Melanotan 2

A synthetic melanocortin peptide. It is not a component of an FDA-approved drug and has no USP/NF monograph.

Retatrutide

Not an approved drug / investigational
FDA503A

Also: LY3437943, RETA

A triple agonist of GIP, GLP-1, and glucagon receptors. It is an investigational drug and is not a component of any FDA-approved product.

Semaglutide

Approved product — specific indication/route
FDAShortage503A

Also: Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy

A GLP-1 receptor agonist approved in three FDA-approved products with different routes, indications, and strengths.

Sermorelin

Approved product discontinued from marketing
FDA503B

Also: Sermorelin acetate, Geref

A growth hormone-releasing hormone analog. Geref (sermorelin acetate) was FDA approved but is discontinued from marketing per Drugs@FDA. It remains a component of a previously approved drug.

Tesamorelin

Approved product — specific indication/route
FDA503B

Also: Egrifta, TH9507

A growth hormone-releasing factor analog. FDA has approved it in Egrifta for a specific HIV-associated indication.

Tirzepatide

Approved product — specific indication/route
FDAShortage503A

Also: LY3298176, Mounjaro, Zepbound

A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide. FDA has approved it as the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound for specific indications, routes, strengths, and products.