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N-Acetyl Semax Amidate vs Noopept
Both are discussed for cognition & mood. What this site records about each, side by side. Every figure is on the compound's own page with the source it came from.
| N-Acetyl Semax Amidate | Noopept | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Semax with both ends chemically capped so it lasts longer. More potent per milligram in animal work, and no human trial of the modified version exists. | A Russian prescription nootropic, registered there since 1996. Not a peptide despite the name, and unapproved everywhere else. |
| EvidenceHow much human evidence exists, not how well it works. | Preclinical | Approved for another indication |
| Regulatory statusReviewed 2026-08-18 | Not approved anywhere. Semax itself is registered in Russia; this modified version is not, and has never been through a human trial. Sold only as a research chemical. | A registered prescription medicine in Russia since 1996 for cognitive impairment following stroke or injury. Not approved in the United States or the European Union, and controlled in the United Kingdom under the Psychoactive Substances Act. |
| Routes | Nasal, Subcutaneous | Oral |
| Cheapest per mgVials only, read from vendors' own listings and dated on the price index. | $3.25/mg | $0.67/mg |
| Median per mg | $3.50/mg | $1.03/mg |
| Vendors with a price | 4 | 3 |
| Storage once mixed | Refrigerated at 2–8 °C. Nasal solutions are handled more than injectables and are correspondingly easier to contaminate. | Not applicable. This is taken orally. |
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