Updated October 29, 2026.

Not part of the Oct 28 HHS policy. Compounded tesamorelin is not Egrifta, is not a generic, and is not FDA-approved.

What is tesamorelin?

Tesamorelin is a peptide modeled on growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), a hormone your body makes naturally.

Like sermorelin, it signals your pituitary gland to release your own growth hormone rather than supplying growth hormone directly. It's built to be more stable in the body than natural GHRH.

Why patients ask about it

Patients often ask about tesamorelin for body composition goals, especially abdominal fat, and for general growth hormone support as they age.

Results vary from person to person, and our provider will talk with you about whether it fits your goals.

Regulatory status

Tesamorelin is the active ingredient in Egrifta, a brand-name drug FDA approved in 2010 for one specific use: reducing excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

Compounded tesamorelin is not Egrifta, is not a generic version of it, and is not FDA-approved. FDA has not reviewed compounded tesamorelin for safety, effectiveness or quality, and it has not been approved for any other use.

Tesamorelin is not part of the October 28, 2026 HHS peptide policy. Its compounding status falls under general federal and state compounding rules, which may change.

Read the full FDA update

Good to know

  • Growth hormone-releasing peptides, including tesamorelin, are on the WADA prohibited list. If you're tested in your sport, check before starting.

How it works at Optimize Hormone

Optimize Hormone offers these prescription peptides from an FDA-inspected 503(a) pharmacy in the US, with full testing reports, delivered directly to your home.

Our approach to peptide therapy is personalized and provider-guided, designed to support recovery, performance, longevity and overall wellness.

  • Bloodwork membership not required for peptides.
  • Complete your online intake, or book a free consultation if you'd like to talk it through first.
  • Our provider reviews your health history and goals and determines whether tesamorelin is appropriate for you.
  • If prescribed, your medication ships to your door with all necessary supplies, plus personalized dosing and instructions from your licensed provider.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, which means FDA does not review their safety, effectiveness or quality before they are dispensed. Our provider determines whether any medication is appropriate for you. Regulatory information is current as of October 29, 2026 and may change. Prescriptions are filled by a state-licensed 503(a) compounding pharmacy in the US.