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What is sermorelin used for?

By Dr. Paul C. Holmwood, MD. Published . 1 min read.

Sermorelin is a prescription peptide that signals the pituitary gland to release the body's own growth hormone. It was approved to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and is now prescribed off-label, as a compounded medication, for adults with age-related growth hormone decline.

What this means for you

Off-label means a provider is using clinical judgment rather than an FDA-approved indication, and the evidence for adult uses is limited. Sermorelin differs from growth hormone itself: it prompts the pituitary rather than supplying hormone directly. The sermorelin available now is compounded by licensed pharmacies and is not an FDA-approved product, so the evaluation, the pharmacy and the follow-up carry the weight that approval would otherwise carry.

How it works at Biotech Lifestyle

A licensed provider reviews your history and goals and decides whether sermorelin is a reasonable option for you. When prescribed, it is filled by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy as part of our longevity medicine program.

Treatment pages: sermorelin, longevity medicine. Related reading: Sermorelin vs. Ipamorelin. All of our patient FAQs are collected on one page.

Frequently asked questions

What is sermorelin used for?

Sermorelin is a prescription peptide that signals the pituitary gland to release the body's own growth hormone. It was approved to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and is now prescribed off-label, as a compounded medication, for adults with age-related growth hormone decline.

Is sermorelin a growth hormone?

No. It is a growth hormone-releasing hormone analog that stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone; it does not contain growth hormone.

Is sermorelin approved for anti-aging?

No. There is no FDA-approved indication for sermorelin in adults; any such use is off-label and is a provider's judgment.

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This article is for information only and is not medical advice. Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies for individual patients and are not FDA-approved. Prescriptions are issued only after evaluation by a licensed provider. Individual results vary.