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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Therapy

Injectable recombinant human growth hormone (somatropin) prescribed for diagnosed GH deficiency, but marketed by some anti-aging clinics off-label to healthy adults for muscle, fat loss, skin, and reversing aging.

Evidence

experimental

HGH is established for true adult GH deficiency, but the anti-aging/longevity use in healthy adults is unproven, provides marginal body-composition change, and carries significant risks (edema, insulin resistance, cancer concerns).

Regulatory notes

European Union
Prescription-only and EMA/nationally approved only for defined deficiency indications; off-label anti-aging use is not sanctioned and is heavily restricted in Spain.
United States
Somatropin is prescription-only and its distribution for anti-aging/off-label use is specifically prohibited by federal law (FDCA), making non-approved-indication prescribing potentially a criminal offense.
United Arab Emirates
Prescription-only and controlled; somatropin must be MoHAP-registered and prescribed by DHA/DoH-licensed specialists for approved indications, with anti-aging use not authorized.
United Kingdom
Prescription-only; approved only for defined deficiency indications, and off-label anti-aging use is not sanctioned.

General information, not medical or legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Also known as

HGH, somatropin, recombinant growth hormone, rHGH, growth hormone therapy, GH replacement, anti-aging HGH, Genotropin, Norditropin

Where to find it

33 clinics in the directory offer human growth hormone (hgh) therapy. Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

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