Is AOD-9604 legal? FDA status and US regulatory standing
Current status
Compounding nomination withdrawn. AOD-9604 was nominated for the FDA bulk drug substances compounding list and was previously placed in a safety-review category before the nomination was withdrawn, so it does not appear on the current bulk substances lists.
Primary source: www.fda.gov
Federal legal status
FDA approval status
AOD-9604 was nominated for the FDA bulk drug substances compounding list and was previously placed in a safety-review category before the nomination was withdrawn, so it does not appear on the current bulk substances lists. HGH fragment 176-191. Drug development terminated 2007 (Phase 3 failure). FDA GRAS notice GRN 000792 for food ingredient use only — not a drug approval. No active NDA. Research chemical.
Also known as
Advanced Obesity Drug 9604 · hGH Fragment 176-191 · Fragment 176-191 · HGH Frag 176-191 · Frag 176-191 · AOD 9604 · AOD9604
Frequently asked questions
- Is AOD-9604 FDA approved?
- AOD-9604 was nominated for the FDA bulk drug substances compounding list and was previously placed in a safety-review category before the nomination was withdrawn, so it does not appear on the current bulk substances lists. Primary source linked on this page.
- Is AOD-9604 legal to buy?
- AOD-9604 is available in the U.S. as a research-use-only compound. It was nominated for the FDA bulk drug substances compounding list and was previously placed in a safety-review category before the nomination was withdrawn, so it does not appear on the current bulk substances lists. Sale for human consumption is not permitted.
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