Peptides: the straight answer
Peptides are everywhere online, and the rules changed a lot in 2026. Here's what is FDA-approved today, what's still pending, and why we only prescribe medicines that have cleared the FDA.
Available now
FDA-approved peptide medicines
| Medication | Brands | Form | FDA status | At Apex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SemaglutideWeight management (Wegovy); type 2 diabetes (Ozempic, Rybelsus) | Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus | Injection / tablet | FDA-approved | Offered |
| TirzepatideWeight management (Zepbound); type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) | Zepbound, Mounjaro | Injection | FDA-approved | Offered |
| Liraglutide | Saxenda, Victoza | Injection | FDA-approved | Not offered |
| TesamorelinApproved only to reduce excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy | Egrifta WR | Injection | FDA-approved | Not offered |
| BremelanotideApproved only for premenopausal women | Vyleesi | Injection | FDA-approved | Not offered |
Not yet
Popular peptides that aren't FDA-approved
We don't prescribe these. Status as of October 2026; we review it every quarter.
- BPC-157FDA advisory committee recommended adding it to the compounding list (July 2026); FDA has not acted. Not legal to compound yet.
- TB-500Same as BPC-157: recommended in July 2026, awaiting FDA rulemaking.
- KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, EpitalonRecommended in July 2026; awaiting FDA rulemaking.
- CJC-1295 / IpamorelinNot on the FDA compounding list.
- SermorelinThe original FDA-approved product was discontinued; currently available only from compounding pharmacies.
FAQ
Peptide questions
Is BPC-157 FDA-approved?
No. In July 2026 an FDA advisory committee recommended allowing pharmacies to compound it, but the FDA hasn't finalized that, and it is not an approved drug.
Will Apex Method offer BPC-157 or TB-500?
Only if and when the FDA formally adds them to the compounding list, and only if the evidence meets our standard. We'll update this page when that happens.
What peptide medicines can I get today?
FDA-approved peptide medicines such as semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight management, prescribed after an evaluation.
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