For licensed healthcare professionals. The protocol figures below are drawn from published labeling and peer-reviewed literature for educational reference. They are not a prescription, not a recommendation, and not a substitute for the dispensing pharmacy's labeling or your own clinical judgment.

Healing & Recovery

GHK-Cu

aka Copper Peptide

Not WADA-listed

Copper-binding tripeptide implicated in wound healing, hair follicle stimulation, and skin remodeling. Used topically and via injection.

At a glance

Common vial size: 50 mg
Reference dose: 2 mg
Frequency: 2–3× weekly

Reference titration protocol

Flat 2 mg, 2–3× weekly.

Reference titration ladder for GHK-Cu
Step	Dose	Duration	Administrations / week
1	2 mg	4 weeks	3×

Reconstitution example

A 50 mg vial reconstituted with 3 mL of bacteriostatic water yields 16.667 mg/mL. Confirm the diluent and volume against the labeling that ships with the vial.

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Clinical notes

Topical formulations common in skin and scalp regimens

Available formulations

Presentations carried across the VitaRelay pharmacy network, including 503A compounded, 503B outsourcing facility, and research & development sourcing. Pricing and state-level availability are shown to verified accounts only.

0 · Pen503B
0 · SerumRUO
60 ml · SerumRUO
Cream503A
Injectable503A
Lyophilized PowderRUO

References

Pickart & Margolina 2018 review

Often used with

Compounds commonly discussed alongside GHK-Cu in published protocols and prescriber requests. Listed for reference only — not a clinical recommendation, and not a suggestion to co-administer.

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Also in Healing & Recovery

BPC-157

Pentadecapeptide derived from a gastric protein. Promoted for tendon/ligament repair and GI healing. No FDA approval; FDA placed on Category 2 compounding list.

TB-500

Synthetic fragment of thymosin β-4. Promoted for tissue repair and inflammation. WADA-prohibited in sport.

ARA-290

Erythropoietin-derived 11-mer that targets the innate repair receptor. Studied for neuropathic pain in sarcoidosis and diabetic neuropathy.

Educational information for licensed healthcare professionals

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