Public record
Sermorelin: the public record
Each table is computed from the named federal dataset as of its data date; the method is under each one.
Approvals
FDA approval history for sermorelin
The earliest FDA approval on file for a sermorelin product is 1990-12-28. Drugs@FDA lists 2 applications for it and 5 approved supplements, the most recent on 2001-10-02.
| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Earliest FDA approval on file | 1990-12-28 | |
| Applications with an approval on file | 2 | |
| New drug applications (NDA) | 2 | |
| Generic applications (ANDA) | 0 | |
| Approved supplements | 5 | label, manufacturing and efficacy changes |
| Most recent supplement approval | 2001-10-02 | |
| Sponsoring companies | 2 |
How this was calculated
Selected applications with a product whose only active ingredient is this substance, then counted approved original and supplemental submissions. The earliest approved original submission is the first approval.
Applications with a single-ingredient sermorelin product in Drugs@FDA, all sponsors and strengths
Older approvals can be missing dates, and tentative approvals are not counted. An approved application does not mean the product is currently marketed.
Patents and generics
Patents and generic approvals for sermorelin
The FDA Orange Book lists 0 approved generic applications for sermorelin across 3 listed products. No unexpired patents are listed for it.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand-name applications (NDA) | 2 |
| Approved generic applications (ANDA) | 0 |
| Listed patents not yet expired | 0 |
| Earliest approval date on file | 1990-12-28 |
| Products not marked discontinued | 0 of 3 |
How this was calculated
Selected Orange Book products whose only active ingredient is this substance, then counted applications by type and the distinct patents and exclusivities listed against them. Expired patents are left out.
All single-ingredient sermorelin products in the Orange Book, every brand and strength, files dated 2026-10-09
An approved generic or an expired patent does not show that a generic is on sale. Launch timing also depends on litigation, settlements and supply. Biologics and compounded products are not in the Orange Book.
Recalls
FDA drug recalls naming sermorelin
FDA enforcement reports list 94 drug recall entries naming sermorelin from 2012 to 2026-10-21. 94 of them are for compounded or other unlisted products and 0 for products FDA lists under a label. The most common stated reason was lack of sterility assurance (82 of 94).
| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Recall entries on record | 94 | |
| For products FDA lists under an approved or registered label | 0 | |
| For compounded or other unlisted products | 94 | matched by the name in the product description |
| Class I (most serious) | 2 | |
| Class II | 92 | |
| Class III | 0 | |
| Most recent recall reported | 2026-10-21 | |
| Most common stated reason | lack of sterility assurance | 82 of 94 entries |
How this was calculated
Counted enforcement report entries matched by FDA's listed active substance, or by the name in the product description where FDA lists none. Reasons were grouped by keywords in FDA's stated reason.
Recalls of single-ingredient sermorelin products, plus compounded or unlisted products whose description names it
Each recall covers specific lots from one firm and is not a statement about every product with this ingredient. One event can appear as several entries, one per product.
Clinical studies
Registered clinical studies of sermorelin
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 27 registered studies that name sermorelin as an intervention as of 2026-11-11. Of these, 1 are recruiting, 21 are completed and 4 are phase 3 studies.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered studies | 27 |
| Recruiting now | 1 |
| Not yet recruiting | 0 |
| Completed | 21 |
| Terminated, withdrawn or suspended | 4 |
| Phase 3 (including phase 2/3) | 4 |
| Phase 2 (including phase 1/2) | 7 |
| Phase 1 | 5 |
How this was calculated
Searched the ClinicalTrials.gov intervention field for the name, downloaded every matching record and counted by overall status and phase. Combined phases are counted under the higher phase. Phase not applicable covers observational, device and behavioural studies.
Studies whose intervention field matches sermorelin, any condition, any country, all statuses
A registered study is not a result. Counts include studies where the drug is a comparator or background treatment, and studies that never finished or reported.
Published research
Published papers mentioning sermorelin
PubMed indexes 25 papers that mention sermorelin in the title or abstract, 14 of them published from 2016 to 2025. The count for 2025 is 1 and for 2024 is 1.
| Measure | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Papers indexed, all years | 25 | |
| Published 2016 to 2025 | 14 | |
| Published in 2025 | 1 | |
| Published in 2024 | 1 | |
| Busiest year since 2016 | 2023 | 3 papers |
How this was calculated
Ran a PubMed title and abstract search for the exact name variants shown and recorded the count for each publication year. No filtering by study type or quality.
PubMed records with 'sermorelin' in the title or abstract, all article types and species
A paper that mentions a compound is not evidence that it works or is safe in people. Counts include animal, cell, review and opinion papers.
Articles on Sermorelin
- Sermorelin Adult Dosing (Ages 30 to 49): Complete Clinical Guide
- Sermorelin Monitoring for Adults (30 to 49): Lab Schedule, Targets, and Dose Adjustments
- Sermorelin Cognitive Function Impact: What the Evidence Actually Shows
- Sermorelin: How to Safely Stop Treatment
- Sermorelin History & Development: From Peptide Discovery to Compounding Pharmacy
- Sermorelin Manufacturing, Supply & Shortage History