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Tesamorelin

Approved medicine

The FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine, so it has been through large studies in people.

Also called Egrifta / TH9507 / GRF 1-44 analogue

A copy of the natural growth hormone signal, approved to reduce deep belly fat in people living with HIV.

The basics

What is it?
An approved medicine that copies the natural brain signal for releasing growth hormone.
What do we know?
In people living with HIV who carry extra deep belly fat, it reduces that fat. That is what it is approved for.
What do we still not know?
Whether it helps anyone outside that specific group.

Can a doctor prescribe this?

Yes. Pharmacies are allowed to make it, so a doctor can write a prescription for it.

The FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine.

FDA approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy and legally available by prescription.

Official status: On the 503A bulks list. Checked 2026-06-05.

Lab suppliers we list: 15

Doses used in research

Taken word for word from the studies and trials listed on this page. This is not a recommendation and not a dose for anyone to take.

In human trials