What peptide therapy costs, and what you should know first

What the monthly price covers

Each peptide price covers the compounded medication, prepared and dispensed by a licensed U.S. pharmacy for your individual prescription, plus clinician oversight: a review of your health history and goals, a decision about whether a peptide is reasonable for you, a plan and follow-up. There's no membership fee.

Lab work is billed separately. Shipping and any applicable taxes are shown before you pay. We don't publish peptide dosing; your clinician sets it individually.

Regulatory status, in plain terms

None of the peptides on this page is FDA-approved for any use. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness or quality before they're sold.

The regulatory picture for several of these peptides has been actively changing. On its page listing bulk drug substances that may present significant safety risks in compounding, the FDA has listed BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, DSIP (emideltide), epitalon and MOTS-c among substances whose nominations were withdrawn, noting concerns such as possible immunogenicity and limited or no human safety data. In July 2026, the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee met to discuss whether BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-c, DSIP, epitalon and Semax should be placed on the list of substances that can be used in pharmacy compounding. Advisory committee votes are recommendations, not final FDA decisions.

Because the status can change, your clinician will confirm the current situation for any peptide before prescribing, and we'll tell you if a change affects your treatment.

Sermorelin is a different case

Sermorelin was once an FDA-approved injectable product (GEREF). It was discontinued, and in 2013 the FDA determined it was not withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. No FDA-approved version is marketed today, so sermorelin is available only as a compounded product, which is why it's priced separately, from $199 per month.

Why the stacks cost more

The two stacks combine more than one peptide in a plan. The Wolverine Stack pairs BPC-157 with TB-500, and the Repair & Recovery Stack includes KPV. Each additional compound adds preparation cost, which is why the Wolverine Stack (from $350 per month) costs more than BPC-157 alone (from $250 per month).

More ingredients don't mean more proof. Combinations have even less direct human research than the individual peptides, and each added compound is another potential source of side effects. Your clinician can explain whether a single peptide or no peptide at all is the better starting point for your goal.

What the evidence looks like

Human evidence for most of these peptides is limited. Much of the research on BPC-157, TB-500 and KPV comes from animal or laboratory studies. Epithalon and DSIP have small and older human studies, and MOTS-c research in people is at an early stage. That doesn't mean they can't help anyone, but it does mean no one can promise results, and long-term safety in humans isn't well established.

Before spending money, it's worth asking whether a better-studied option fits your goal. For recovery, that may be physical therapy, sleep and strength training. For low testosterone or menopause symptoms, hormone therapy has far more evidence than any peptide.

What a trial period might cost

Given the limited evidence, a defined trial with a clear review point is the sensible way to start. At list price, a 2-month package costs $349 for sermorelin, $350 to $550 for a single peptide such as BPC-157 ($450) and $550 to $650 for a stack, before labs. Agree with your clinician in advance on what change you're looking for and when you'll reassess.

• Sermorelin ODT, 2 months: $349
• BPC-157, 2 months: $450; DSIP: $350; Epithalon: $550; MOTS-c: $500
• Repair & Recovery Stack, 2 months: $550; Wolverine Stack: $650
• Comprehensive Lab Panel, if needed: $199

A word on online "research peptides"

Peptides sold online as "research chemicals" or "not for human consumption" may be cheaper, but they aren't prescribed for you, aren't prepared to pharmacy standards for patient use, and come with no one checking for interactions or side effects. Price alone isn't a fair comparison.

Insurance, HSA and FSA

Insurance generally doesn't cover compounded peptides that aren't FDA-approved. IRS rules count prescribed medicines as medical expenses but exclude expenses that are merely beneficial to general health, and your plan administrator decides whether a peptide qualifies under your plan. Ask before paying, and plan to budget for peptides as an out-of-pocket cost.