Side by side
Ipamorelin vs Tesamorelin / CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
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.
| Ipamorelin | Tesamorelin / CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A selective growth hormone secretagogue that prompts a short pulse of GH release. Widely used, and supported almost entirely by early pharmacology rather than outcome trials. | Three growth hormone secretagogues in one vial, commonly 6:3:3. Two of the three do the same job, which is the thing worth knowing before buying it. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Early human trials | Preclinical |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-12 | Not approved for human use in the United States for any indication. The FDA has identified ipamorelin as a substance raising concerns for use in compounded preparations. Material sold online is a research chemical. | The mixture is not approved anywhere. Tesamorelin alone is FDA-approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy, at a dose and for a purpose that has nothing to do with this blend. |
| Routes | Subcutaneous | Subcutaneous |
| Half-life | 2 hours | Not recorded |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $2.00/mg | $3.90/mg |
| Median per mg | $5.50/mg | $6.95/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 54 | 2 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Do not freeze once mixed. | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C and used within about 30 days. A blend cannot be split. A contaminated vial takes every component with it. |
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