Is Pegvisomant legal in the US?
Yes, FDA approved for acromegaly when surgery or radiation has not worked or is not suitable.
AStrong human evidenceFDA approvedas of 2026-10-26
Approved in 2003 as Somavert, a daily subcutaneous injection, for acromegaly in patients who have had an inadequate response to surgery or radiation therapy, or for whom those therapies are not appropriate. 2
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Citations
- Trainer 2000, N Engl J Med: treatment of acromegaly with the growth hormone receptor antagonist pegvisomant doi.org
- Pfizer: Somavert (pegvisomant) prescribing information labeling.pfizer.com
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