Do I need a prescription for peptide therapy?

Yes. Every compounded peptide we prepare requires a prescription from a licensed prescriber. If you are interested, talk with your doctor, or book a consultation with our pharmacist to learn what questions to ask.

Is compounded sermorelin FDA-approved?

No. Sermorelin was once FDA-approved under the brand name Geref, and it was discontinued for business reasons rather than safety concerns. The compounded sermorelin we prepare today is made for an individual prescription and is not an FDA-approved product.

Can men use bremelanotide (PT-141)?

The FDA-approved medication that contains bremelanotide is approved only for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Compounded bremelanotide is not FDA-approved for men or for any other use. Whether any therapy is right for you is a decision for your prescriber.

Why don't I see other peptides listed?

Peptide availability changes as FDA guidance evolves, ask our pharmacist. We prepare only peptides that are currently eligible for compounding, and we keep our list current as guidance changes.

How do I get started?

Talk with your prescriber about whether a compounded peptide fits your care plan. They can send us your prescription directly, or you can call us or book a consultation with our pharmacist first.

All Compounding

Compounded Therapy

Peptide Therapy

America First Pharmacies in Irving prepares a focused menu of compounded peptide therapies, available only with a prescription. Here is what we currently offer and how to talk with your prescriber about it.

Prescription required

What's Included:

About Sermorelin
About Bremelanotide (PT-141)
Safety and What to Discuss With Your Prescriber
Talk to Our Pharmacist

Peptide therapy at America First Pharmacies covers a range of compounded peptides. Sermorelin and bremelanotide, also known as PT-141, have the longest track record, and we prepare a number of others as well. We prepare customized medications when your prescriber determines a commercially available product is not right for you, for example a strength that is not manufactured or a form that is easier for you to use.

Everything starts with a prescription. We do not prescribe. Your prescriber evaluates your health and decides whether a compounded peptide makes sense for you. We then prepare it to the exact strength and form they specify, and our pharmacist walks you through storage, handling, and how to take it correctly.

We prepare only peptides that are eligible for compounding under current FDA guidance, and we review that list as guidance changes. To find out which compounded peptides we currently prepare and whether one fits your prescriber's plan, call the pharmacy and ask our pharmacist.

Bremelanotide (PT-141)

A sterile injectable preparation made only from a patient-specific prescription.

PT-141 Nasal Spray

An intranasal preparation some prescribers request when appropriate for the patient.

Sermorelin RDT

A rapidly dissolving tablet form prepared to the prescriber's order.

GHK-Cu Facial Cream

A compounded topical preparation prepared from a valid prescription.

GHK-Cu Scalp Foam

A compounded foam preparation prepared from a valid prescription.

Illustrative container images. Prescription required. Availability depends on current guidance and a valid patient-specific prescription.

About Sermorelin

Sermorelin has a longer track record than most peptides. It was once an FDA-approved prescription medication sold under the brand name Geref, and the manufacturer later discontinued it for business reasons, not because of safety concerns. Today, sermorelin is available through compounding pharmacies like America First Pharmacies when a prescriber writes a prescription for it. The compounded sermorelin we prepare is made for an individual patient and is not an FDA-approved product.

About Bremelanotide (PT-141)

Bremelanotide, often called PT-141, is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved medication for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, a diagnosed condition involving low sexual desire that causes distress. When America First Pharmacies compounds bremelanotide, we prepare a customized version for an individual prescription. The compounded form is not the FDA-approved product, and it is not approved for men or for any other use. Whether it is appropriate for you is a decision for your prescriber.

Safety and What to Discuss With Your Prescriber

Peptide therapy is prescription only. Before starting, talk with your prescriber about your full health history, your current medications, and what you hope to address. Bring questions about dosing, possible side effects, and how long therapy might run. Peptide availability changes as FDA guidance evolves, ask our pharmacist about what is currently available. Our pharmacist is glad to talk any of this through with you or your prescriber before a prescription is written.

Talk to Our Pharmacist

For more information, call the pharmacy at 972-947-2400. A pharmacist will tell you which peptides are currently available, how each one is prepared, and what to discuss with your prescriber before a prescription is written. We do not prescribe, and every peptide we prepare requires a prescription.

Available Dosage Forms

Subcutaneous injection

A sterile injectable preparation made to the strength and volume your prescriber specifies.

Nasal spray

An intranasal option some prescribers request when an injection is not the right fit.

Prescribers may consider this for

Adults whose prescriber is evaluating growth hormone related concerns and considers sermorelin appropriate
Premenopausal women whose prescriber is addressing diagnosed hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Patients who cannot use a commercially available medication, for example a strength or form that is not manufactured

Common Questions

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7801 Mesquite Bend Dr. #108, Irving, TX 75063

Pharmacy hours

Mon–Fri: 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Sat–Sun: Closed

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Related Services

Compounding and Clinical Services

When a manufactured medication is not right for you, your prescriber may consider a compounded one. America First Pharmacies prepares customized medications in Irving, Texas, one patient at a time.

Sexual Wellness, Compounded for You

Customized prescription therapies for sexual health, prepared by America First Pharmacies in Irving, Texas. Prescription required, every formulation follows your prescriber's exact specifications.

Anti-Aging and Longevity

One simple page that maps the prescription therapies prescribers may consider for age-related symptoms, each compounded by America First Pharmacies in Irving, Texas. Prescription required for everything listed here.

Pharmacist Consultations

Sit down with a pharmacist who has time for your questions. Medication reviews, hormone therapy questions, supplement checks, and compounding questions, all in plain English.

Important Information

Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacist for an individual patient pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded medications for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are dispensed.

Prescription required. Compounded medications are dispensed only with a valid, patient-specific prescription. Ask your physician or prescriber whether a compounded medication is appropriate for you.

Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Individual results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed. Always consult your healthcare provider about your treatment options.

Brand names referenced on this site are registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. America First Pharmacies, Inc. is an independent pharmacy and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these manufacturers.

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