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Peptide Comparison

Cagrilintide vs Sermorelin

Cagrilintide

AM833

Fat LossUnder clinical reviewResearch Only

Half-life: ~7 days

47 providers listed

Full Cagrilintide profile →
vs

Sermorelin

GHRH 1-29

PerformanceUnder clinical reviewPrescription

Half-life: 10–20 minutes

473 providers listed

Full Sermorelin profile →
Bottom line

Cagrilintide and Sermorelin target different goals — Cagrilintide for Metabolic, Sermorelin for pulsatile GH release via direct GHRH receptor agonism at the pituitary. They're compared here for reference, not as direct substitutes.

Quick Verdict

Cagrilintide

Half-life

~7 days

Sermorelin

Half-life

10–20 minutes

Different Goals

Cagrilintide and Sermorelin target different goals — Cagrilintide for Metabolic, Sermorelin for GH / IGF Axis. They're compared here for reference; there isn't a single “better” choice between them.

Side-by-Side Comparison
Cagrilintide
Sermorelin
Mechanism Family
Metabolic
GH / IGF Axis
Half-life
~7 days
10–20 minutes
FDA Status
Under clinical review
Under clinical review
Admin Routes
subcutaneous
subcutaneous
Availability
Research Only
Prescription
Providers
47 listed
473 listed
Avail. Notes
Amylin analog by Novo Nordisk. Phase 3 as CagriSema (+ semaglutide, NCT05669755) for obesity. Not yet approved. NDA submission anticipated 2026-2027 if trials succeed.
Previously FDA-approved for pediatric GH deficiency (Geref); approval withdrawn 2008. Its bulk substance appears on the FDA 503B outsourcing-facility list (Category 1) but not the 503A pharmacy bulk-substances list; compounded-product availability historically rested on the former approved-drug status.
Research Evidence

Cagrilintide

Meta-analysis · 9 key studies · most recent 2026

Sermorelin

RCT · 3 key studies · most recent 2026
Research Citations

About Cagrilintide

Long-acting amylin analogue; acts on amylin/calcitonin receptors to prolong satiety; synergistic with semaglutide in CagriSema combination

Research Areas
fat_loss

About Sermorelin

Sermorelin is a synthetic analogue of the first 29 amino acids of endogenous growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). It binds to GHRH receptors on pituitary somatotrophs, stimulating pulsatile GH secretion in a physiological pattern that preserves the natural hypothalamic-pituitary feedback axis — contrasting with direct GH administration. Downstream IGF-1 elevation mediates many of its body composition, tissue-repair, and sleep quality effects.

Research Areas
pulsatile GH release via direct GHRH receptor agonism at the pituitaryendogenous GH axis restoration — preserves natural pulse patterns unlike exogenous GHlean mass, sleep quality, and metabolic improvements in anti-aging clinical researchsubcutaneous injection — widely available through telehealth anti-aging providers
Safety Profile

Information below reflects published research data only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified provider before use.

Cagrilintide

Absolute Contraindications

Under clinical review

Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.

Suggested Monitoring
HbA1cFasting glucoseTSHCalcitoninLipaseeGFRALT/AST

Given mechanistic overlap with GLP-1 agonists when used as CagriSema, monitor thyroid C-cell markers (calcitonin), lipase for pancreatitis risk, and a baseline metabolic panel. Amylin-specific monitoring guidance is evolving as Phase 3 data matures; follow prescribing protocol of the co-administered agent.

Sermorelin

Absolute Contraindications

Under clinical review

Being verified by our medical team before we display contraindications for this peptide.

Suggested Monitoring
IGF-1Fasting glucoseHbA1cInsulin

Sermorelin clinical protocols measure IGF-1 as the primary marker of GH axis response. Fasting glucose and insulin are standard baseline assessments given GH's effect on insulin sensitivity.

Used Together?

Sermorelin

  • Ipamorelin

    Research suggests Sermorelin and Ipamorelin may produce complementary growth hormone release effects when combined. Sermorelin acts as a GHRH analogue via pituitary receptors, while Ipamorelin acts via ghrelin receptors — dual-pathway stimulation studied in GH optimization research.

Price (per mg)

Cagrilintide

$11.36/mg

$8.20 – $15.75 range

32 vendors

Sermorelin

$8.40/mg

$6.92 – $10.57 range

63 vendors

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Data last updated October 26, 2026

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