As of June 2026, sermorelin still sits in FDA 503A Category 1 , which means licensed compounding pharmacies can legally prepare it
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The dose can be increased up to a maximum of 14mg
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Patient Assessment Protocol Comprehensive medical history with obesity-specific screening Physical examination including BMI, waist circumference, and body composition analysis Laboratory workup: complete metabolic panel, lipid panel, HbA1c, thyroid function, insulin levels Screening for sleep apnea, PCOS, Cushing syndrome, and other secondary causes of obesity Mental health screening for binge eating disorder and depression Readiness-to-change assessment Medication Formulary for Your Medical Weight Loss Program GLP-1 receptor agonists: Semaglutide (Wegovy), liraglutide (Saxenda), tirzepatide (Zepbound) Sympathomimetic agents: Phentermine (short-term), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) Other FDA-approved options: Naltrexone/bupropion (Contrave), orlistat (Xenical/Alli) Off-label considerations: Metformin, topiramate, bupropion (when clinically appropriate and properly documented) Your medical weight loss program's protocols should specify prescribing criteria, dosing escalation schedules, monitoring requirements, and discontinuation criteria for each medication

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