Growth hormone secretagogues
Tesamorelin price comparison
Stabilised GHRH analogue. Prices from 46 vendors, all normalized to price per mg so a 5 mg and a 20 mg vial can be compared fairly.
Lowest price right now
$2.35
per mg · S1 Research (Step One Ventures)
66% below the median
Compare all 121 offers ↓What the research says about Tesamorelin
Evidence map →Evidence base
StrongMultiple human RCTs
Several randomized controlled trials in humans, often summarized by meta-analyses.
- 95
- Papers
- 21
- RCTs
- 24
- Reg. trials
Approved as a prescription drug (Egrifta) for HIV-associated abdominal fat. Approval does not extend to research-grade vials.
Where the research comes from
- Human clinical studies: 26
- Animal / lab only: 1
- Other (reviews, untagged): 68
- Meta-analyses / systematic reviews: 5
Key studies
- Randomized trialEffects of Tesamorelin on Neurocognitive Impairment in Persons With HIV and Abdominal Obesity — The Journal of infectious diseases, 2025
- Randomized trialEfficacy and safety of tesamorelin in people with HIV on integrase inhibitors — AIDS (London, England), 2024
- Randomized trialEffects of tesamorelin on hepatic transcriptomic signatures in HIV-associated NAFLD — JCI insight, 2020
- Randomized trialEffects of tesamorelin on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in HIV: a randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial — The lancet. HIV, 2019
- Randomized trialFibroblast growth factor 21 decreases after liver fat reduction via growth hormone augmentation — Growth hormone & IGF research : official journal of the Growth Hormone Research Society and the International IGF Research Society, 2017
- Randomized trialPredictors of Treatment Response to Tesamorelin, a Growth Hormone-Releasing Factor Analog, in HIV-Infected Patients with Excess Abdominal Fat — PloS one, 2015
Registered clinical trials (24)
- Effect of Short Term Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone in Healthy Men — completed · na
- Effects of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone in HIV — completed · na
- Efficacy and Safety Study of Tesamorelin in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Subjects With Muscle Wasting — terminated · phase2
- The Effect of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone on Cognitive Function in Individuals With Mild Cognitive Impairment — completed · phase1
- Body Composition and Adipose Tissue in HIV — terminated · phase4
The grade reflects how much and what kind of research exists — not whether Tesamorelin works or is safe. It is computed from PubMed study-type tags and ClinicalTrials.gov registrations as of Oct 22, 2026. Research use only; not medical advice.
Compound Knowledge Base
Research & Pharmacokinetic Specs
Mechanism of Action
Synthetic 44-amino-acid GHRH analogue with a hexenoyl moiety attached to the N-terminal tyrosine; stimulates endogenous GH and IGF-1 secretion.
Target Receptors & Pathways
GHRH receptor (GHRHR)
Half-Life
~26–38 minutes
Storage & Handling
Reconstitute immediately before injection or keep reconstituted vials refrigerated at 2–8°C for no more than 24 hours.
Scientific & Risk Flags
- •Injection site reactions (erythema, pruritus, swelling)
- •Peripheral edema, arthralgia, and glucose intolerance
- •Antibody development against tesamorelin observed in clinical trials
Cheapest Tesamorelin by vial size
The lowest price at each size, across all vendors. Tap a size for the full ranking.
Where every vendor sits
Each dot is a vendor’s cheapest in-stock Tesamorelin vial, in $ per mg. The spread between the leftmost dot and the median is what shopping around is worth.
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Size
Best $/mg
$2.35
S1 Research (Step One Ventures)
Lowest price
$24.95
Nootropic Source · 2 mg vial
Median $/mg
$7.40
79 offers match
| Product | Size | Link to vendor | |||
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| Modern Research Peptides United States Tesamorelin 20mg (19.17mg) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 20mg (19.17mg) | 20 mg vial | $98.09 | $4.90 | View ↗ |
| Modern Research Peptides United States Tesamorelin 10mg (12.18mg) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10mg (12.18mg) | 10 mg vial | $59.99 | $6.00 | View ↗ |
| Modern Research Peptides United States Tesamorelin 5mg (5.67 mg) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 5mg (5.67 mg) | 5 mg vial | $31.99 | $6.40 | View ↗ |
| Protide Health United States Tesamorelin — 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 20mg | 20 mg vial | $140.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Protide Health United States Tesamorelin — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $70.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| S1 Research (Step One Ventures) Tesamorelin — 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 20mg | 20 mg vial | $47.00 | $2.35best | View ↗ |
| S1 Research (Step One Ventures) Tesamorelin — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $31.00 | $3.10 | View ↗ |
| Lab Rat Peptide United States LP-TESA — 20MG TESTED 76% · 2 | LP-TESA — 20MG | 20 mg vial | $72.00 | $3.60 | View ↗ |
| Glacier Aminos United States TESAMORELIN — 20MG COA CLAIMED | TESAMORELIN — 20MG | 20 mg vial | $87.49 | $4.37 | View ↗ |
| Bio Pepz United States TESAMORELIN 10MG TESTED 81% · 4 | TESAMORELIN 10MG | 10 mg vial | $44.00 | $4.40 | View ↗ |
| Bio Pepz United States TESAMORELIN 20MG TESTED 81% · 4 | TESAMORELIN 20MG | 20 mg vial | $88.00 | $4.40 | View ↗ |
| Glacier Aminos United States TESAMORELIN — 10MG COA CLAIMED | TESAMORELIN — 10MG | 10 mg vial | $47.59 | $4.76 | View ↗ |
| Eros Peptides United States Tesa 20MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 77% · 3 | Tesa 20MG | 20 mg vial | $99.99 | $5.00 | View ↗ |
| Modified Aminos United States Tesamorelin 20mg — Single Vial COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 20mg — Single Vial | 20 mg vial | $99.99 | $5.00 | View ↗ |
| Ion Peptides United States Tesa — 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesa — 20mg | 20 mg vial | $109.00 | $5.45 | View ↗ |
| Peptide Crafters United States Tesamorelin (10mg) COA CLAIMEDTESTED 61% · 60 | Tesamorelin (10mg) | 10 mg vial | $55.00 | $5.50 | View ↗ |
| Atomik Labz United States Tesamorelin – 20mg NO COA FOUNDTESTED 69% · 44 | Tesamorelin – 20mg | 20 mg vial | $110.00 | $5.50 | View ↗ |
| Atomik Labz United States Tesamorelin – 10mg NO COA FOUNDTESTED 69% · 44 | Tesamorelin – 10mg | 10 mg vial | $55.00 | $5.50 | View ↗ |
| Northline Labs United States Tesamorelin – Premium Research Peptide — 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – Premium Research Peptide — 20mg | 20 mg vial | $112.49 | $5.62 | View ↗ |
| Lab Rat Peptide United States LP-TESA — 10MG TESTED 76% · 2 | LP-TESA — 10MG | 10 mg vial | $59.99 | $6.00 | View ↗ |
| Modified Aminos United States Tesamorelin 10mg — Single Vial COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10mg — Single Vial | 10 mg vial | $59.99 | $6.00 | View ↗ |
| Alpha Pro Peptides United States Tesamorelin (20mg) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (20mg) | 20 mg vial | $119.99 | $6.00 | View ↗ |
| Drexa Labs United States Tesamorelin — 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 20mg | 20 mg vial | $125.00 | $6.25 | View ↗ |
| Penguin Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 20 mg TESTED 73% · 9 | Tesamorelin — 20 mg | 20 mg vial | $125.00 | $6.25 | View ↗ |
| Eros Peptides United States Tesa 5MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 77% · 3 | Tesa 5MG | 5 mg vial | $31.99 | $6.40 | View ↗ |
| Paramount Peptides United States Tesamorelin (10mg) COA CLAIMEDTESTED 65% · 65 | Tesamorelin (10mg) | 10 mg vial | $64.60 | $6.46 | View ↗ |
| Polaris Peptides United States Tesamorelin 10mg NO COA FOUNDTESTED 64% · 107 | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $65.00 | $6.50 | View ↗ |
| EZ Peptides United States Tesamorelin 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $68.00 | $6.80 | View ↗ |
| Ameano Peptides United States Tesamorelin 10mg COA CLAIMEDTESTED 66% · 12 | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $68.00 | $6.80 | View ↗ |
| Ion Peptides United States Tesa — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesa — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $69.95 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Sigma Peptides United States TESA 10MG TESTED 73% · 3 | TESA 10MG | 10 mg vial | $69.98 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| PSPeptides United States Tesamorelin (1 Vial) — 20MG COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (1 Vial) — 20MG | 20 mg vial | $139.99 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Certified Peptides United States TESAMORELIN 20 MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 60% · 13 | TESAMORELIN 20 MG | 20 mg vial | $140.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Honest Peptide United States Tesamorelin — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $70.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Purus Peptides United States Tesamorelin 10MG COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10MG | 10 mg vial | $70.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Prime Lab Peptides United States Tesamorelin – 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – 20mg | 20 mg vial | $140.00 | $7.00 | View ↗ |
| Modern Aminos United States Tesamorelin 10MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 79% · 6 | Tesamorelin 10MG | 10 mg vial | $71.00 | $7.10 | View ↗ |
| Northline Labs United States Tesamorelin – Premium Research Peptide — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – Premium Research Peptide — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $71.99 | $7.20 | View ↗ |
| Biotech Peptides United States Tesamorelin (5mg & 10mg) — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (5mg & 10mg) — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $73.00 | $7.30 | View ↗ |
| Oasis Labs United States TH9507 – Tesa 10mg COA CLAIMED | TH9507 – Tesa 10mg | 10 mg vial | $74.00 | $7.40 | View ↗ |
| Peptide Hub United States Tesamorelin — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $75.00 | $7.50 | View ↗ |
| Penguin Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 10 mg TESTED 73% · 9 | Tesamorelin — 10 mg | 10 mg vial | $75.00 | $7.50 | View ↗ |
| Biotech Peptides United States Tesamorelin (5mg & 10mg) — 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (5mg & 10mg) — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $38.00 | $7.60 | View ↗ |
| Direct Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 10mg 1 Vial NO COA FOUNDTESTED 76% · 2 | Tesamorelin — 10mg 1 Vial | 10 mg vial | $79.00 | $7.90 | View ↗ |
| Core Peptides United States Tesamorelin – 5MG / 10MG — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – 5MG / 10MG — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $79.00 | $7.90 | View ↗ |
| YourFitnessPeptides United States Tesamorelin 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 20mg | 20 mg vial | $159.56 | $7.98 | View ↗ |
| The Naughty Needle United States Tesamorelin — 15mg TESTED 80% · 2 | Tesamorelin — 15mg | 15 mg vial | $120.00 | $8.00 | View ↗ |
| AminoVault United States Tesamorelin 10mg — US Sourced COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10mg — US Sourced | 10 mg vial | $84.15 | $8.42 | View ↗ |
| Sports Technology Labs United States Tesamorelin 5 mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 5 mg | 5 mg vial | $42.49 | $8.50 | View ↗ |
| Alpha Pro Peptides United States Tesamorelin (10mg) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (10mg) | 10 mg vial | $84.99 | $8.50 | View ↗ |
| Prime Lab Peptides United States Tesamorelin – 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – 10mg | 10 mg vial | $85.00 | $8.50 | View ↗ |
| Onyx Research United States Tesamorelin 10mg TESTED 79% · 2 | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $85.50 | $8.55 | View ↗ |
| Core Peptides United States Tesamorelin – 5MG / 10MG — 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – 5MG / 10MG — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $43.00 | $8.60 | View ↗ |
| YourFitnessPeptides United States Tesamorelin 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $86.75 | $8.68 | View ↗ |
| Certified Peptides United States TESAMORELIN 10 MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 60% · 13 | TESAMORELIN 10 MG | 10 mg vial | $89.00 | $8.90 | View ↗ |
| FRO Peptides United States Tesamorelin – Research Peptide (10mg) — 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin – Research Peptide (10mg) — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $89.99 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| PSPeptides United States Tesamorelin (1 Vial) — 10MG COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (1 Vial) — 10MG | 10 mg vial | $89.99 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| Amino USA United States Tesamorelin 10mg COA CLAIMEDTESTED 32% · 3 | Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $90.00 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| Ion Peptides United States Tesa — 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesa — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $45.00 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| Penguin Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 5 mg TESTED 73% · 9 | Tesamorelin — 5 mg | 5 mg vial | $45.00 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| The Naughty Needle United States Tesamorelin — 10mg TESTED 80% · 2 | Tesamorelin — 10mg | 10 mg vial | $90.00 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| The Naughty Needle United States Tesamorelin — 5mg TESTED 80% · 2 | Tesamorelin — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $45.00 | $9.00 | View ↗ |
| Licensed Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 20mg 1 pack COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 20mg 1 pack | 20 mg vial | $184.99 | $9.25 | View ↗ |
| Accelerate Labs United States Tesamorelin 5MG COA CLAIMEDTESTED 65% · 20 | Tesamorelin 5MG | 5 mg vial | $47.99 | $9.60 | View ↗ |
| Peptide Pros United States Tesamorelin 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 5mg | 5 mg vial | $49.85 | $9.97 | View ↗ |
| Ascension Peptides United States Tesamorelin (5MG) COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin (5MG) | 5 mg vial | $50.00 | $10.00 | View ↗ |
| Peptide Hub United States Tesamorelin — 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $50.00 | $10.00 | View ↗ |
| Drexa Labs United States Tesamorelin — 5mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 5mg | 5 mg vial | $55.00 | $11.00 | View ↗ |
| Warrior Makers United States Tesamorelin — Tesamorelin 20mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — Tesamorelin 20mg | 20 mg vial | $244.00 | $12.20 | View ↗ |
| Nootropic Source United States Tesamorelin Peptide 2mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin Peptide 2mg | 2 mg vial | $24.95 | $12.47 | View ↗ |
| Sports Technology Labs United States Tesamorelin 2 mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin 2 mg | 2 mg vial | $24.99 | $12.49 | View ↗ |
| Warrior Makers United States Tesamorelin — Tesamorelin 10mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — Tesamorelin 10mg | 10 mg vial | $129.00 | $12.90 | View ↗ |
| Amino USA United States Tesamorelin 5mg COA CLAIMEDTESTED 32% · 3 | Tesamorelin 5mg | 5 mg vial | $65.00 | $13.00 | View ↗ |
| Licensed Peptides United States Tesamorelin — 10mg 1 pack COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10mg 1 pack | 10 mg vial | $130.99 | $13.10 | View ↗ |
| Umbrella Labs United States TESAMORELIN PEPTIDE 2MG/5MG VIAL — 5 Milligrams COA CLAIMED | TESAMORELIN PEPTIDE 2MG/5MG VIAL — 5 Milligrams | 5 mg vial | $69.99 | $14.00 | View ↗ |
| Based Research United States Tesamorelin — 20 mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 20 mg | 20 mg vial | $285.00 | $14.25 | View ↗ |
| Amino USA United States Tesamorelin 2mg COA CLAIMEDTESTED 32% · 3 | Tesamorelin 2mg | 2 mg vial | $30.00 | $15.00 | View ↗ |
| Based Research United States Tesamorelin — 10 mg COA CLAIMED | Tesamorelin — 10 mg | 10 mg vial | $150.00 | $15.00 | View ↗ |
| Umbrella Labs United States TESAMORELIN PEPTIDE 2MG/5MG VIAL — 2 Milligrams COA CLAIMED | TESAMORELIN PEPTIDE 2MG/5MG VIAL — 2 Milligrams | 2 mg vial | $50.99 | $25.50 | View ↗ |
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Tesamorelin pricing FAQ
What is the cheapest Tesamorelin right now?
S1 Research (Step One Ventures) currently lists Tesamorelin at $2.35 per mg (Tesamorelin — 20mg, $47.00), the lowest of the 46 vendors we compare. The median is $7.00 per mg, so shopping around can save a lot.
How much does Tesamorelin cost per mg?
Across 46 vendors, injectable Tesamorelin ranges from $2.35 to $14.25 per mg, with a median of $7.00. Larger vials generally cost less per mg, which is why we normalize every listing to a price per milligram.
How much does a 10 mg vial of Tesamorelin cost?
A 10 mg vial of Tesamorelin costs between $31.00 and $150.00 across 38 vendors, with a median of $73.00. The cheapest is S1 Research (Step One Ventures) at $31.00.
Which Tesamorelin vendors publish a COA?
43 of the 54 vendors listing Tesamorelin say they publish certificates of analysis (COAs). A COA is the vendor’s own claim and can be copied or re-dated, so we also show independent test ratings (Finnrick) on each vendor page where they exist, and let you filter to “COA claimed” vendors.
Is there human research on Tesamorelin?
PubMed lists 95 papers on Tesamorelin: 21 randomized controlled trials, 26 human clinical studies and 1 animal or lab-only studies, plus 24 registered clinical trials. We grade the evidence base as “Strong”: Several randomized controlled trials in humans, often summarized by meta-analyses. This describes how much research exists, not whether it works.
Is Tesamorelin legal and safe to use?
Tesamorelin is sold for laboratory research use only. PeptideComps compares prices and does not give medical advice, and we can’t vouch for any product’s quality or legality — check the rules where you live.