Last updated November 11, 2026 · Reviewed by the Gala Health team
Do you need a prescription for sermorelin?
Yes. Sermorelin was once an FDA-approved drug, sold as Geref. According to a 2013 Federal Register notice, its maker, EMD Serono, told FDA in December 2008 that it was discontinuing the product, and FDA withdrew approval effective June 18, 2009. FDA later determined that Geref was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness.
Today, sermorelin is made by compounding pharmacies. Under section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 353a), a pharmacy compounds a drug for an identified individual patient based on a valid prescription. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and FDA says it does not verify their safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed. That makes the prescriber and the pharmacy behind your supply the two things to check.
Be wary of any site that sells sermorelin with no clinician review, or sells it as a "research peptide". FDA encourages consumers to understand the risks of buying prescription medicine from online pharmacies or telehealth platforms and to talk with a healthcare provider.
How to get sermorelin prescribed online, step by step
- Complete the online intake. Gala's asks about your health history and goals and takes about 5 to 7 minutes.
- A licensed provider reviews it, async. No video call is required. The provider reads your intake and prescribes, or follows up with a question first.
- Your supply ships. Your initial visit covers up to a 3-month supply: one month on hand plus two refills on file, with free shipping.
- Inject at home. Sermorelin is a subcutaneous injection, typically taken at bedtime five nights a week.
- Check in quarterly. A short async questionnaire each quarter lets your provider review before the next supply ships. The protocol includes a 2-week break every 6 months to help prevent tolerance.
That is the whole path: no waiting room, no office visit, and a provider who reviews before every supply.
Who can get sermorelin
Gala prescribes sermorelin to adults 25 or older without a contraindicated medical history. The intake screens out:
- Anyone under 25
- Elevated prolactin or IGF-1
- Uncontrolled diabetes (A1C over 10%)
- Binge drinking (4 to 5 or more drinks per occasion)
- Opiate use
- Hypothyroidism or thyroid medication use
- A known allergy to sermorelin
People most often ask about sermorelin for sleep quality, recovery or athletic performance as part of a longevity plan. Evidence for those goals in healthy adults is limited, so ask your provider what to expect for your goal. Read sermorelin side effects before you start.
Sermorelin cost per month
| Plan at Gala | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $149 a month (28-day supply) | Provider visit, free shipping, cancel anytime |
| 3-month plan | $119 a month | Provider visit, free shipping, cancel anytime |
Prices are copied from the sermorelin page. You are charged at checkout, a licensed provider reviews before anything ships, and if they cannot prescribe for you, you are refunded in full. A longer term brings the monthly price down.
Is sermorelin covered by insurance?
Not at Gala. The longevity program is cash-pay, with no insurance needed. If you are getting sermorelin somewhere else, check with your insurer before assuming any coverage: sermorelin is a compounded drug that is not FDA-approved.
Paying cash has an upside: there is no prior authorization to wait on.
Sermorelin vs HGH: why the prescription path differs
Sermorelin is a growth-hormone-releasing peptide: it signals your pituitary gland to make and release your own growth hormone, instead of replacing the hormone directly. HGH (somatropin) is growth hormone itself, and federal law (21 U.S.C. 333(e)) makes it a felony to knowingly distribute it for uses other than FDA-authorized treatment of a disease or recognized condition under a physician's order. Anti-aging is not one of those uses. See sermorelin vs HGH for the full comparison.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get sermorelin prescribed?
Through a licensed provider. Online, you complete a health intake, a provider reviews it and prescribes if sermorelin is appropriate, and a pharmacy compounds it for you. At Gala, the intake takes about 5 to 7 minutes and the provider review is asynchronous, with no video call.
How much does sermorelin cost per month?
At Gala, sermorelin is $149 a month for a 28-day supply, or $119 a month on the 3-month plan. The provider visit and shipping are included, and if a provider cannot prescribe for you, you are refunded in full.
Is sermorelin covered by insurance?
Not at Gala, where the longevity program is cash-pay with no insurance needed. Sermorelin is a compounded drug that is not FDA-approved, so check with your insurer before assuming coverage anywhere else.
Do I need a prescription for sermorelin?
Yes. Compounded sermorelin is made under section 503A for an identified individual patient based on a valid prescription. Be wary of any seller that offers it without a clinician review.
Is sermorelin FDA-approved?
Not as a marketed product today. Geref, the brand-name sermorelin, was FDA-approved, but its maker discontinued it and FDA withdrew approval in 2009, later finding this was not for safety or effectiveness reasons. Compounded sermorelin is not FDA-approved.
Do I need a video visit to get sermorelin at Gala?
No. A licensed provider reviews your online intake asynchronously, typically in 5 to 7 minutes, and prescribes or follows up with a question. A short async check-in each quarter keeps your supply going.
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Sources
- Federal Register. Determination That GEREF (Sermorelin Acetate) Injection Was Not Withdrawn From Sale for Reasons of Safety or Effectiveness. March 4, 2013.
- 21 U.S.C. 353a. Pharmacy compounding. Legal Information Institute.
- FDA. Compounding and the FDA: Questions and Answers.
- 21 U.S.C. 333(e). Penalties: distribution of human growth hormone. Legal Information Institute.
- Prakash A, Goa KL. Sermorelin: a review of its use in the diagnosis and treatment of children with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency. BioDrugs. 1999.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Talk to a licensed provider about your own health.