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Is Tesamorelin legal? FDA status and US regulatory standing

Current status

FDA-approved. Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved drug (status recorded ).

Primary source: www.accessdata.fda.gov

Federal legal status

FDA approval status

Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved drug. FDA-approved GHRH analog. Brand: Egrifta SV (NDA 022505, Nov 2010). Indicated for excess abdominal fat in HIV lipodystrophy. Prescription only. Daily subcutaneous injection.

Also known as

Egrifta · TH9507

Status history

  • Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved drug. [source]

Frequently asked questions

Is Tesamorelin FDA approved?
Tesamorelin is an FDA-approved drug (status recorded 2010-11-10). Primary source linked on this page.
Can doctors prescribe Tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin is listed as prescription-availability in the PeptideBase library. Prescribing rules vary by state and prescriber licensure — consult a licensed clinician.
PeptideBase provides educational research tools and provider discovery. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing guidance, or dosing instructions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.

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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