Tesamorelin vs Ipamorelin
Where each stands with the FDA, how clinics sell it and what they charge, side by side. This compares what is published about them, not what they might do for you.
Tesamorelin
Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog
- FDA standing
- A biologic: not for compounding; approved as Egrifta
- Lowest monthly price
- about $123 a month ($230 for 56 days) at Balanced Hormone Health
- Clinics
- 42
- Sold as
- injection, other
- How it is given
- Subcutaneous injection
Go to clinicLowest per monthTesamorelin injection (15mg)
Balanced Hormone Health · ≈ $123/mo ($230 for 56 days)
Go to clinicLowest at a clinic we link toTesamorelin injection
Live Vital · from $150/mo (supply not stated, counted as 4 weeks: ≈ $161 per 30 days)
Ipamorelin
Growth hormone secretagogue (ghrelin receptor agonist)
- FDA standing
- No route for pharmacies to compound it
- Lowest monthly price
- $239/mo at Pepti
- Clinics
- 3
- Sold as
- injection
- How it is given
- Subcutaneous injection
Go to clinicLowest per monthIpamorelin injection
Pepti · $239/mo (≈ $256 per 30 days with its fees)
Clinics that sell both
Questions
Can pharmacies compound Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin?
Tesamorelin: A biologic: not for compounding. Ipamorelin: No route for pharmacies to compound it. Each compound's page quotes the FDA's own words with the day we read them.
Which costs less, Tesamorelin or Ipamorelin?
By the lowest price that compares per month: Tesamorelin from about $123 a month ($230 for 56 days) at Balanced Hormone Health, Ipamorelin from $239/mo at Pepti. Strengths and amounts differ between clinics, so compare what each price buys.