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Sermorelin is a lab-made fragment of growth-hormone-releasing hormone (the first 29 amino acids). It signals the pituitary gland to release the body's own growth hormone in pulses, rather than adding growth hormone directly. It was once sold as the approved drug Geref for a growth-hormone test in children.
Anti-aging and hormone clinics market it to adults for energy, body composition, and sleep. It is usually a nightly injection. Interest tracks the broader rise in growth-hormone and longevity programs.
| Claim | Strongest evidence |
|---|---|
| Raises the body's growth hormone and IGF-1 | B Human open-label / small study |
| Body composition or anti-aging benefit in healthy adults | C Animal |
| Sleep quality | E Anecdote |
Sermorelin was an FDA-approved drug (Geref) for a growth-hormone stimulation test, then discontinued around 2008. Today it is available only as a compounded prescription drug, which is not FDA-approved and is not reviewed for the marketed uses. It is dispensed by licensed providers and compounding pharmacies.
Direct-to-consumer clinics list sermorelin as a monthly subscription that bundles the provider review and the compounded vial. Observed pricing sits roughly between 99 and 250 dollars a month, with auto-refill plans at the lower end.
| Where | Observed price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Strut Health (auto-refill list price) | about $119 / month | Provider review, no separate membership fee |
| Typical clinic range (observed) | about $99 to $250 / month | Varies by dose, pharmacy, and whether labs are bundled |
Human outcome data in healthy adults is limited. Common reported effects include injection-site reactions, flushing, and headache. Long-term safety of raising growth hormone in healthy adults is not established. Compounded products are not FDA-reviewed for quality or the marketed uses.
Direct-to-consumer clinics list it around 99 to 250 dollars a month, bundling the provider review and the compounded vial. One published auto-refill price is about 119 dollars a month.
The older drug Geref, used in a growth-hormone stimulation test, was FDA-approved and then discontinued. The versions sold today are compounded and are not FDA-approved for anti-aging or hormonal use.
Yes. It is a prescription drug dispensed by a licensed provider and a compounding pharmacy. It is not sold over the counter.
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