CJC-1295
A long-acting GHRH analog used to elevate endogenous growth hormone and IGF-1.
Written by Anthivera EditorialPending medical review
Updated Regulatory status verified May 1, 2026
Research-only
Relevance for women
A GHRH analog often paired with ipamorelin. Limited human data, and nonclinical findings have flagged safety concerns. Remains restricted under FDA compounding rules as of May 2026 — separate from the peptides removed from Category 2.
Where the evidence sits
Anthivera’s calibrated five-tier scale — what the strongest evidence on CJC-1295 actually supports today.
- PreclinicalCJC-1295
- Limited clinical
- Multiple human studies
- Phase 3
- FDA-approved
Preclinical: Animal / in vitro / mechanistic data only.
Regulatory timeline
Dated milestones in CJC-1295’s U.S. regulatory path.
Late 2023
Placed on FDA Category 2 (do-not-compound list), restricting compounding-pharmacy access.
April 23, 2026
NOT removed from Category 2 with the April 2026 group — classified as a developmental drug with adverse nonclinical findings.
Questions to bring to a consult
- 01What evidence is there for CJC-1295 in women specifically — and does that include perimenopausal or postmenopausal cohorts?
- 02What is the current FDA regulatory status, and which compounding pharmacy will my prescription go through?
- 03What baseline labs do you require before starting, and how often do you monitor?
- 04What are the realistic timelines and what does “not working for you” look like in practice?
Providers that offer CJC-1295
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