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Is GHRP-2 legal? FDA status and US regulatory standing

Current status

Barred from compounding. GHRP-2 is not FDA-approved and has been placed in a category of bulk substances that licensed pharmacies may not compound (status recorded ).

Primary source: www.fda.gov

Federal legal status

FDA approval status

GHRP-2 is not FDA-approved and has been placed in a category of bulk substances that licensed pharmacies may not compound. Approved for diagnostic GH stimulation testing in Japan (Kaken Pharma) but NOT FDA-approved. Not on FDA 503A Category 1 or Category 2 list. WADA prohibited. Research chemical in US.

Also known as

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2 · Pralmorelin · GHRP2

Status history

  • GHRP-2 is not FDA-approved and has been placed in a category of bulk substances that licensed pharmacies may not compound. [source]

Frequently asked questions

Is GHRP-2 FDA approved?
GHRP-2 is not FDA-approved and has been placed in a category of bulk substances that licensed pharmacies may not compound (status recorded 2023-09-29). Primary source linked on this page.
Is GHRP-2 legal to buy?
GHRP-2 is available in the U.S. as a research-use-only compound. It is not FDA-approved and has been placed in a category of bulk substances that licensed pharmacies may not compound. Sale for human consumption is not permitted.
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Content review: Regulatory status is sourced from the linked primary records and reviewed by the PeptideBase editorial team. This page is educational — not legal or medical advice. Last reviewed: .

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