Legal status by country
Is Tesamorelin legal?
Growth HormoneEvidence: Strong
How Tesamorelinis classified in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, side by side. Each country has its own page with a direct answer, the regulator's approval status and what the classification means in practice.
| Country | Status | Classification | Note | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United StatesFDA | Approved medicine | FDA-approved for a specific indication, prescription only | Is Tesamorelin legal in the United States? | |
| United KingdomMHRA | Approved medicine | Limited licensing; prescription only | Is Tesamorelin legal in the United Kingdom? | |
| AustraliaTGA | Prescription route | Prescription only where available | Is Tesamorelin legal in Australia? | |
| CanadaHealth Canada | Approved medicine | Health Canada approved (Egrifta), prescription only | Is Tesamorelin legal in Canada? |
US FDA status: FDA-approved (Egrifta) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Reviewed Sep 2026.
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General information current as of Sep 2026, not legal advice. Classifications change; confirm with the regulator or a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships.