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Is IGF-1 legal? FDA status and US regulatory standing

Current status

FDA-approved. IGF-1 is an FDA-approved drug (status recorded ).

Primary source: www.accessdata.fda.gov

Federal legal status

FDA approval status

IGF-1 is an FDA-approved drug. FDA-approved: Increlex (mecasermin, recombinant human IGF-1), Drugs@FDA application 021839.

Also known as

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 · Somatomedin C · native IGF-1

Status history

  • IGF-1 is an FDA-approved drug. [source]

Frequently asked questions

Is IGF-1 FDA approved?
IGF-1 is an FDA-approved drug (status recorded 2005-08-30). Primary source linked on this page.
Is IGF-1 legal to buy?
IGF-1 is available in the U.S. as a research-use-only compound. It is an FDA-approved drug. 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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