Compound guide · Repair & recovery
GHK-Cu: what it is, its legal status and the evidence
The copper peptide, sold topically and by injection for skin and tissue repair.
What the evidence shows
Best evidenced topically, for skin; injectable recovery-specific evidence is thin.
Read the full review: GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide) for Recovery & Skin: The Evidence
Legal and FDA status
No lawful compounding route for the injectable form, which is the form FDA's entry covers. Trade press reports GHK-Cu on the agenda for the next PCAC meeting, expected before the end of February 2027 — reporting, not an FDA-confirmed agenda.
Anti-doping status
GHK-Cu is not named individually on the WADA list. That is not a clearance: check the live list before competing.
Read next: every GHK-Cu guide
What the evidence says
Dosage and how it's taken
Is there a legal way to get it?
Not lawful to compound, so we list no sellers of GHK-Cu. A prescription option we compare instead:
Medical disclaimer: This content is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment.