What it is
Sermorelin is a synthetic peptide made of the first 29 amino acids of growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH). It signals the pituitary gland to release the body’s own growth hormone.
Sermorelin was the active ingredient in Geref®, an FDA-approved medicine used in children with growth hormone deficiency. Its manufacturer later discontinued the product for reasons unrelated to safety or effectiveness. No FDA-approved sermorelin product is marketed today, so sermorelin is available only as a compounded preparation. Your prescriber decides whether it is appropriate for you and how treatment is monitored.
What you receive
- Sterile injection in the strength your prescriber orders.
- Needles, syringes and alcohol swabs where state law permits.
- A label with directions, storage conditions and a beyond-use date.
How to get it
- Patients: ask your prescriber to send the prescription to AccuMix Pharmacy by e-prescription or fax. No prescriber yet? Contact us and we can coordinate with a licensed telehealth provider in your state.
- Providers and clinics: see our Providers page for what to include on the prescription, or call 866-817-5303 for a pharmacist consult.
We dispense only on a valid prescription for a named patient; nothing is sold through this website. Our turnaround time is 24 hours, and we ship to the 37 states and Washington, DC where we hold a license.
How it is made
Compounded under USP <797> in ISO Class 5 hoods inside ISO Class 7 cleanrooms, by a team led by board-certified pharmacists. Ingredients come from FDA-registered suppliers and are verified against a certificate of analysis. Every sterile batch is tested for sterility and endotoxins. Potency is tested regularly and whenever the source of an active ingredient changes. A pharmacist checks each step, and every preparation is traceable by lot.
Safety and what to expect
- Use exactly as prescribed, and rotate injection sites as instructed.
- The most common effect is redness, swelling or discomfort at the injection site. Flushing, headache and dizziness can also occur.
- Tell your prescriber about thyroid conditions and about medicines such as corticosteroids.
- Tell your prescriber about every medication you take and about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cancer history, and liver, kidney or autoimmune conditions.
Storage
Follow the storage directions and the beyond-use date (BUD) printed on your label. Many sterile peptide preparations need refrigeration and protection from light. If a refrigerated shipment arrives warm, call us before using it. Keep all medications out of the reach of children and pets.
Common questions
How is sermorelin different from tesamorelin?
Both are analogs of GHRH, but they are different molecules. Your prescriber decides which, if either, is appropriate. See Tesamorelin.
Is sermorelin the same as growth hormone?
No. Sermorelin is not growth hormone. It is a GHRH analog that signals the pituitary gland.
Compounded medications are not reviewed or approved by the FDA. AccuMix Pharmacy is a 503A compounding pharmacy and compounds only after receiving a valid prescription for an individual patient. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether this therapy is right for you.
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