Peptide News Digest

Thymosin Alpha-1 (Zadaxin) Pricing: April 2026

Thymosin Alpha-1 runs $199–$499/mo through telehealth, $55–$149 per research vial. Zadaxin is FDA-approved in 35+ countries but not the US.

Thymosin Alpha-1 (Tα1, thymalfasin) is a 28-amino-acid immune-modulating peptide originally isolated from thymus tissue. It is used for immune support, chronic infections, cancer adjuvant therapy, and autoimmune modulation.

Zadaxin — the branded version manufactured by SciClone Pharmaceuticals — is FDA-approved or equivalent in 35+ countries for chronic hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C, and cancer adjuvant therapy. It is NOT FDA-approved in the US, but the FDA has granted orphan drug status for malignant melanoma, chronic active hepatitis B, DiGeorge anomaly, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Regulatory status (April 2026): Thymosin Alpha-1 was placed on the FDA's Category 2 list in late 2023, restricting compounding. On February 27, 2026, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announced that Tα1 was among the 14 peptides being moved back to Category 1, restoring legal compounding access. The formal FDA rule is pending, but 503A compounding with a physician's prescription is broadly considered permitted as of April 2026.

Standard dosing: 1.6 mg subcutaneous twice weekly (the approved Zadaxin hepatitis B protocol: 1.6 mg twice weekly for 26–52 weeks). Typical wellness cycling is 2–3 months on, 1 month off.

Uses: Immune support, chronic infections, post-treatment Lyme, CFIDS (chronic fatigue), hepatitis B/C, cancer adjunct, COVID recovery, autoimmune modulation, vaccine adjuvant.

Insurance does not cover Tα1 for off-label/wellness use in the US.

Telehealth Platforms (Prescription + Medication)

All-inclusive programs bundling physician consultation, prescription, compounded medication, and shipping. The most common US access channel.

Channel Price Source
BeyondMD (Injectable) From $199/mo BeyondMD
Defy Medical (Program) $200–$300/mo est. PeakedLabs
Ascend Wellness MD From $285/treatment Ascend Wellness MD
Concierge MD (Injection or Nasal Spray) $399/mo subscription Concierge MD
Drip Hydration (Injections) $399/mo subscription Drip Hydration

Branded Zadaxin (International, Rx Required)

The FDA-approved-equivalent branded product manufactured by SciClone Pharmaceuticals. Available in 35+ countries outside the US. Pricing varies significantly by country and distributor.

Channel Price Source
Zadaxin (India, Avenues Pharma) ₹2,500/box (~$30) IndiaMART
Zadaxin (India, Ideal Hospitality) ₹4,100/box (~$49) IndiaMART
Zadaxin (Italy, SciClone Pharma Italy) ~€147/vial Pazienti.it

Compounding Pharmacies (Rx Required)

Licensed compounding pharmacies offer Tα1 following its February 2026 Category 1 reclassification. Most do not publish consumer-facing prices — quotes are provided after a provider submits the prescription.

Channel Price Source
Compounding Pharmacy (Typical) ~$300–$500/mo NPR
Empower Pharmacy Contact via provider Empower Pharmacy
Olympia Pharmaceuticals Contact via provider Olympia Pharmaceuticals

Research Peptide Vendors (Research Use Only)

Sold strictly for in-vitro research purposes, not for human use. Prices are per-vial.

Channel Price Source
Ameano Peptides (10mg) $55/vial Ameano Peptides
Bluum Peptides (5mg) $55/vial Bluum Peptides
SwissChems (5mg, 10-Vial Kit) $58/vial ($579.95 kit) SwissChems
Verified Peptides (10mg) $80/vial Verified Peptides
BiotechPeptides (10mg) $149/vial BiotechPeptides
BioLongevity Labs (10mg) $129.97/vial BioLongevity Labs