Last revision · Apr 2026
Categories covered
05
Compounds tracked
32
Hub cities
08
Personal use
Not criminalized
Sourcing note: most readers of this site buy research peptides from Primara Labs, our partner and supplier. Stock sits inside the Philippines, vials are batch-numbered and shipped cold-chain, and Metro Manila orders verified before noon go out the same day. View the catalogue
Short chains of amino acids (typically 2 – 50 residues) designed to act on specific receptors or pathways and produce a measurable physiological effect. Insulin is a peptide. So is glucagon, oxytocin, and the GLP-1 family. They sit between small-molecule drugs and full proteins in size and function.
Different from cosmetic peptides (Argireline, copper peptides for topical skincare) which act at the skin surface. Therapeutic peptides are administered systemically (subcutaneous, intramuscular, or nasal spray) and act throughout the body. The full 32-peptide library covers all categories.
FDA Philippines maintains a registry of approved medications. On the registry = registered prescription drug. Not on registry and not on controlled substance schedule = regulatory grey zone.
Branded GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy) are registered. Prescription required at licensed pharmacy.
Research-grade peptides (BPC-157, TB-500, retatrutide, GHK-Cu, etc.) sit in the grey zone. Not on Philippines's controlled substance list. Not internationally scheduled. Personal use is not criminalized. Full breakdown in the legality guide.
BPC-157 for tendon repair, joint pain, gut healing (250 – 500mcg/day, 4 – 8 weeks). TB-500 stacked with BPC-157 for connective tissue (2 – 5mg twice weekly). GHK-Cu for collagen synthesis and wound healing.
Semaglutide (0.25 – 2.4mg weekly), Tirzepatide (2.5 – 15mg weekly), and the next-generation Retatrutide triple agonist still in trials (24%+ weight loss at 48 weeks).
Epitalon for telomere maintenance (5 – 10mg/day in 10 – 20 day cycles). Thymosin Alpha-1 for immune regulation (~1.6mg twice weekly). NAD+ via IV or subcutaneous (100mg/session).
Semax and Selank as nasal sprays for focus and mild anxiolysis (0.5 – 2mg/day). Cerebrolysin via IM injection in 10 – 30 day courses for cognitive decline.
Ipamorelin (200 – 300mcg 3x daily) and CJC-1295 (1 – 2mg twice weekly), usually stacked. Tesamorelin (1 – 2mg/day) for FDA-approved use cases.
| Tier | Who fits | Cost profile |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed clinic / hospital | Branded GLP-1s with prescription | USD 350 – 600 / pen |
| Wellness clinics (NAD+ IV) | IV-only protocols | USD 100 – 350 / session |
| Research-grade supplier | Most expat researchers | USD 60 – 250 / month |
| City | Access notes |
|---|---|
| Manila / Makati | Most international hospitals. Best clinic access. Active expat community. |
| BGC / Taguig | St. Luke's BGC. Wellness clinics. Strong expat density. |
| Quezon City | Hospital coverage. Reliable courier delivery. |
| Cebu | Smaller but growing scene. Cold-chain shipping reliable from Manila. |
| Alabang | Asian Hospital. Quieter community. Good for residential delivery. |
Per-city deep dives: Manila · Makati · BGC · Quezon City · Taguig · Pasig · Cebu · Alabang.
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Primara Labs, our partner and supplier, holds stock inside the Philippines. Vials are batch-numbered and ship cold-chain, Metro Manila orders verified before noon dispatch the same day, provincial couriers run 1 to 3 days, and every order gets 10% off.
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