Side by side
CJC-1295 vs HGH (Somatropin)
Both are discussed for muscle & performance and anti-aging & longevity. What this site records about each, side by side. Every figure is on the compound's own page with the source it came from.
| CJC-1295 | HGH (Somatropin) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A GHRH analogue that raises growth hormone by amplifying the body's own release signal. Sold in two forms whose durations differ by two orders of magnitude. | An approved medicine for people with a growth hormone deficiency. Used without that diagnosis it is a controlled substance in the United States, and the anti-ageing claims it is sold on were retracted by their own author. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Early human trials | Approved |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-12 | Not approved for human use in the United States. The FDA has identified CJC-1295 as a substance raising concerns for use in compounded preparations. Sold only as a research chemical. | Approved by the FDA and EMA as a prescription medicine, and a Schedule III controlled substance in the United States. Federal law makes distribution for anything other than an approved indication a criminal offence. Unusual, and specific to this drug. |
| Routes | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Half-life | 0.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $2.40/mg | $7.50/mg |
| Median per mg | $7.25/mg | $8.15/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 40 | 2 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C, used within the period the manufacturer states, typically 14 to 28 days depending on the product. |
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