Copper Peptide GHK-Cu
Overview
Copper-containing peptide for comprehensive skin benefits.
Reported benefits
Skin regeneration, collagen, wound healing, hair growth
Protocols & dosing
Typical dosage: Topical or injectable (daily).
Detailed dosing protocols have not yet been catalogued.
FDA & legal status
Copper Peptide GHK-Cu is not currently FDA-approved for any indication. Effective April 22, 2026, the FDA removed Copper Peptide GHK-Cu from Category 2 of its Section 503A bulk drug substances list after the original nominators withdrew their nominations. This removal lifts the prior “significant safety risk” designation but does not place Copper Peptide GHK-Cu on the 503A Bulks List. Compounding pharmacies may prepare it with a valid physician prescription and pharmaceutical-grade API from an FDA-registered manufacturer. The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) is scheduled to review this substance at its July 23–24, 2026 public meeting. Removed from FDA Category 2 effective April 22, 2026. NOT selected for July 23-24, 2026 PCAC meeting. Deferred to second PCAC meeting before February 2027. NOT currently on 503A Bulks List — requires physician Rx and pharma-grade API. Source: FDA Advisory Committee Calendar / Lengea Law, May 2026.
| Country | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Category 2 removed — compounding permitted with Rx (as of Apr 22, 2026) |
| United Kingdom | Prescription-only / not licensed |
| Canada | Prescription-only / Schedule F if licensed |
| Australia | TGA-scheduled |
Vendor information
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Side effects & safety
Reported side effects: Safe both topical and injectable
References
No external sources have been catalogued for this article yet.
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