Disclaimers
Amino Desk explains peptides and GLP-1 medications: what is legal, what the evidence shows and what things cost. It does not replace a clinician. This page sets out what that means in practice.
Not medical advice
Everything on this site is general information. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it is not tailored to you. Reading it does not create a doctor-patient or any other professional relationship. Decisions about starting, stopping or changing a medication belong with you and a licensed clinician who knows your history.
In an emergency
If you think you are having a serious reaction, call 911. For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call Poison Help on 1-800-222-1222. Do not wait for a reply from us or from an online provider.
About dosing information
Where we report a dose, it comes from an FDA label, a published human study or documented prescriber practice, and the source is shown. Where none of those exists, the page says no dose has been established. Reported doses describe what has been studied or used; they are not a recommendation for you. If a clinician prescribes a medication, the dose on your prescription is the one to follow.
Clinical review
Health pages on Amino Desk are reviewed by a licensed clinician. Each health page shows the date of its most recent review, next to the date it was last updated.
Review checks that a page reflects its sources accurately and does not make misleading health claims. It does not turn the page into medical advice for you, and it does not mean the reviewer endorses any product, provider or compound.
Details of the review, including the reviewer's credentials, are available on request. Email hello@aminodesk.com.
New pages show "Clinical review: pending" until they have been reviewed.
Legal and regulatory status
- Compounded medications, including compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide and the peptides covered by the October 2026 HHS policy, are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality.
- Products sold as "research use only" or "not for human consumption" are not medications. We do not link to them.
- Rules in this area change often and differ by state. Each page shows the date it was last updated. Check the current position with a licensed pharmacist or prescriber before acting on anything here.
Evidence grades
Our A to D grades describe how much is known about a compound in humans. They are not a safety rating, a measure of how well something works for any individual, or a statement about legality. The scale is explained on the finder.
Accuracy
We work to keep pages accurate and current, and we cite our sources so you can check them. We cannot guarantee that every page is complete or up to date at the moment you read it. Prices in particular change frequently. If you find an error, email corrections@aminodesk.com and we will fix it.
Other websites and providers
We link to studies, government documents, manufacturers and telehealth providers. We are not responsible for the content, products or practices of other sites. A link is not an endorsement, and a provider's own terms and privacy policy apply when you use it. How any commercial relationships are handled is set out in our affiliate disclosure.
Sport
Many compounds covered here are prohibited under World Anti-Doping Agency rules. If you are subject to drug testing, check with your sport's governing body.
Who this site is for
Amino Desk is written for adults in the United States. It is not directed to anyone under 18.