Regulatory status
Compounded sermorelin ODT is not FDA-approved. A licensed provider reviews your health history, current medicines and goals, explains what is and is not known, and decides whether it may be appropriate for you.
- Price shown is per month for the plan length selected. Planned prices; the final amount is always shown at checkout before you pay.
- Recurring plans renew automatically at the end of each plan length until you cancel; a single order does not renew. You can cancel anytime from the patient portal, with no cancellation fee. See the plan renewal terms.
- The FDA does not review or approve compounded medications for safety, effectiveness or quality. Compounded sermorelin acetate (orally disintegrating tablet) is not a generic version of, or equivalent to, any branded medication.
- Packaging illustration. Your pharmacy label provides your prescribed directions; do not use this image for dosing.
- No outcome is guaranteed. Individual results vary.
Longevity & Healthy Aging
Compounded · Dissolving tablet · Rx only
Sermorelin ODT
A dissolving tablet, reviewed by a provider.
Sermorelin ODT is a compounded tablet that dissolves in the mouth, prescribed online only if a licensed provider decides it is right for you. If prescribed, it is prepared by a state-licensed compounding pharmacy.
Your plan
$96/month
$288 billed every 3 months
Plan lengths
$288 billed every 3 monthsThree-month supply
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What it may help with
The benefits of Sermorelin ODT
Sermorelin prompts your body to release more of its own growth hormone, a hormone involved in:
Deep sleep
Most of your growth hormone is released during deep sleep.
Lean muscle
Growth hormone helps maintain lean muscle.
Strong bones
It helps maintain bone strength over time.
Fat metabolism
It helps regulate how your body uses and stores fat.
Recovery
It takes part in repairing tissue after exercise.
Skin and connective tissue
It helps your body make collagen.
Individual results vary. Benefits are not guaranteed and depend on your provider's evaluation and your plan. Evidence that sermorelin changes sleep, body composition or energy in healthy adults is limited.
Understanding Sermorelin ODT
What to know first.
How it works
Sermorelin is a lab-made analog of the first 29 amino acids of human growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH), a hormone made in the brain. It signals the pituitary gland to release the body's own growth hormone. Published studies of sermorelin used injections, and how well it is absorbed from a tablet that dissolves in the mouth has not been established in FDA-reviewed studies. How any one person responds varies, and your provider explains what this means for you.
Who it may be for
A provider may consider sermorelin ODT for some adults after reviewing their health history, current medicines and goals. It is not for anyone allergic to sermorelin or any ingredient in the tablet, and its safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established through FDA review. Your provider decides.
How it works
Three steps, all online.
Complete your online visit
Answer questions about your health history, medications and goals. Submitting a visit does not guarantee a prescription.
A licensed provider reviews
A provider licensed in your state decides whether treatment is appropriate for you, or recommends a different path.
If prescribed, delivered
A licensed pharmacy dispenses your medication and ships it to your door. Follow-up continues through the patient portal.
Plans & prices
Sermorelin ODT price by plan.
Prices in US dollars. Self-pay; insurance is not required.
| Plan length | Per month | Billed at checkout | Supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single order | $149 once | $149 single payment, no renewal | One-month supply |
| Monthly | $149/mo | $149 billed every month | One-month supply |
| 3 months | $96/mo | $288 billed every 3 months | Three-month supply |
Planned prices; the final amount is always shown at checkout before you pay. See the Terms of Service and Refund Policy.
What is sermorelin ODT?
Sermorelin is a lab-made analog of growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH), a compound that signals the pituitary gland to release the body's own growth hormone. Sermorelin ODT is a compounded orally disintegrating tablet: it is made to dissolve in the mouth rather than be swallowed whole or injected. It is prepared for an individual patient by a state-licensed pharmacy, is not FDA-approved, and is prescribed only if a licensed provider decides it is appropriate.
Was a dissolving form of sermorelin ever FDA-approved?
No. The only FDA-approved sermorelin products were GEREF (sermorelin acetate) injections: one for idiopathic growth hormone deficiency in children with growth failure, and one for testing pituitary function. The maker discontinued both in 2008, and the FDA withdrew the approvals in 2009. In 2013 the FDA determined that they were not withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. No oral or dissolving form was ever approved.
How well is sermorelin absorbed from a dissolving tablet?
This has not been established. The published studies of sermorelin, including those the FDA reviewed for GEREF, used injections. We found no published studies in people that measured how much sermorelin reaches the bloodstream from a tablet dissolved in the mouth. Because of this, how a dissolving tablet compares with an injection is not known. Your provider can explain what this means before any decision is made.
Is compounded sermorelin ODT equivalent to the former brand-name product?
No. The former brand-name product was an injection, and compounded sermorelin ODT is a different dosage form prepared by a state-licensed pharmacy for one patient under a prescription. It is not FDA-approved, the FDA does not review it for safety, effectiveness or quality, and it is not a generic version of, or equivalent to, any branded medication.
What side effects have been reported?
Side effects of sermorelin taken as a dissolving tablet have not been established in published studies. In published studies of sermorelin injection, it was generally well tolerated, and the most commonly reported side effects were short-lived facial flushing and pain where the injection was given. Tell your provider about any reaction, and report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. In an emergency, call 911.
How is sermorelin ODT taken, and who sets the dose?
Sermorelin ODT is a tablet that dissolves in the mouth. If a provider prescribes it, your provider sets the dose and how often to use it, and the pharmacy label gives your directions, including how to take and store the tablets. This page does not give dosing information. Do not share your tablets with anyone, and ask the pharmacy if you have questions about the ingredients.
Does completing an online visit mean I will be prescribed sermorelin ODT?
No. Completing an online visit or paying does not mean a prescription will be issued. A licensed provider reviews your health history, medicines and goals and decides whether sermorelin ODT, another option or no treatment is right for you. If it is not appropriate, you will be told why. Not everyone qualifies.
Important Safety Information — Sermorelin ODT
Compounded drug notice
Compounded sermorelin ODT is prepared for an individual patient by a state-licensed pharmacy under a prescription from a licensed provider. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. Compounded sermorelin ODT is not a generic version of, or equivalent to, any branded medication, and no oral or dissolving form of sermorelin has ever been FDA-approved. Prescription required. Not everyone qualifies. Individual results vary.
Regulatory status
Compounded sermorelin ODT is not FDA-approved. A licensed provider reviews your health history, current medicines and goals, explains what is and is not known, and decides whether it may be appropriate for you.
Do not use if
- You are allergic to sermorelin or any ingredient in the compounded tablet
Before starting, tell your provider if
- You have a pituitary or other hormone (endocrine) condition
- You have had an allergic reaction to any medicine or to any inactive ingredient, such as a sweetener or flavoring
- You take any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins or supplements
- You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
Serious side effects — get medical help right away
- Signs of a serious allergic reaction. Stop using sermorelin ODT and get emergency help (call 911) if you have swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a widespread rash or hives.
Common side effects
Common side effects: side effects of the dissolving tablet have not been established in published studies. In published studies of sermorelin injection, the most commonly reported were short-lived facial flushing and pain where the injection was given. These are not all the possible side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The safety of compounded sermorelin during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established through FDA review. Tell your provider if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
How well sermorelin is absorbed from a tablet that dissolves in the mouth has not been established in FDA-reviewed studies. Published information on sermorelin comes from studies of injections.
Prescription only. Sermorelin ODT is available only after an online visit with a licensed provider, who determines whether treatment is appropriate for you. This summary does not replace the full prescribing information. Not medical advice. Results may vary.
Sources
- Federal Register, 78 FR 14095 (March 4, 2013): FDA determination that GEREF (sermorelin acetate) injection was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness
- Drugs@FDA: NDA 020443, GEREF (sermorelin acetate), marketing status discontinued
- Prakash A, Goa KL. Sermorelin: a review of its use in the diagnosis and treatment of children with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency. BioDrugs. 1999;12(2):139-57. doi:10.2165/00063030-199912020-00007 (PubMed 18031173)
- FDA: Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers
Forever Health Rx does not provide emergency medical care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you are experiencing a medical emergency. For urgent questions about a serious side effect, message your care team through the patient portal and seek in-person care if symptoms are severe.
Your next step
Start with a free online visit.
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Important safety & regulatory information
Please read before you start.
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