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Semaglutide
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Sermorelin
A side-by-side look at what Semaglutide and Sermorelin actually are, so you can see where they overlap and where they genuinely differ before deciding which is worth researching further — no score, no “winner,” just the facts next to each other.
FDA status
Semaglutide
FDA-approved — Wegovy & Ozempic (the compounded version this board ranks is not independently FDA-reviewed)
Sermorelin
No current FDA-approved product — its only approved brand, Geref, is discontinued (not for safety or effectiveness reasons)
Typical dose / use
Semaglutide
0.25–2.4 mg/week (FDA label range)
Sermorelin
No current label — the historical approved dose was 30 µg/kg/day SC (pediatric growth-hormone deficiency, discontinued)
Product forms
Semaglutide
Injectable; also an oral tablet (Wegovy)
Sermorelin
Injectable
How it works
Semaglutide
Activates the GLP-1 receptor alone — one target, versus tirzepatide's two — slowing gastric emptying, boosting insulin release when blood sugar is high, and reducing appetite.
Sermorelin
Activates the GHRH receptor on the pituitary gland, stimulating the body's own pulsatile release of growth hormone rather than supplying growth hormone directly.
Providers ranked on this board
Semaglutide
108
Sermorelin
61
Cost on this board
Semaglutide
From $64/mo
Sermorelin
From $79/mo
Every fact above is reused from Semaglutide's and Sermorelin's own compound guides, not re-derived here. A highlighted value means that number is objectively larger or smaller — more providers ranked, a lower standing price — never a claim about which compound is “better.” Cost and provider counts are read live from each compound's own board and can change without notice.
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This page is a fact comparison, not a recommendation for either compound — talk to a licensed clinician about your own situation.