Last updated: March 2026
Track the FDA approval status of every major peptide. From fully approved medications to research chemicals — know exactly where each compound stands in the regulatory pipeline.
No. BPC-157 is not FDA approved. It is a research peptide with no human clinical trials. The FDA has not evaluated BPC-157 for safety or efficacy. It is sold only as a research chemical and is not approved for human use in the US.
FDA-approved peptides include: Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy, 2021), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound, 2022-2023), Tesamorelin (Egrifta, 2010), PT-141/Bremelanotide (Vyleesi, 2019), Sermorelin (compounded, 1997), and Modafinil (Provigil, 1998 for narcolepsy).
Retatrutide (by Eli Lilly) is in Phase 3 trials as of 2026. If Phase 3 results are strong, FDA approval could come in 2026–2027. Nothing is guaranteed — timelines can shift based on trial data and FDA review process.
No. TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4. It has not been FDA approved and is classified as a research chemical. It is not approved for human use in the United States.
FDA-approved compounds have completed rigorous clinical trials proving safety and efficacy for specific indications. Research peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, etc.) have not completed this process. They are sold only for research purposes and carry unknown long-term risks. Using unapproved compounds is not sanctioned by the FDA.