40.0 D
BPC-157
Also known as: Body Protection Compound 157, PL 14736
Emerging Research Category 2 Restricted
Research Evidence 30.0/100
Safety Profile 50.0/100
2 Clinical Trials
PHASE2: 1 PHASE1: 1
- BPC 157 for Acute Hamstring Muscle Strain Repair PHASE2 RECRUITING Hudson Biotech
- PCO-02 - Safety and Pharmacokinetics Trial PHASE1 UNKNOWN PharmaCotherapia d.o.o.
7 Research Papers
- Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study. Altern Ther Health Med unknown
- Multifunctionality and Possible Medical Application of the BPC 157 Peptide-Literature and Patent Review. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) Review 175 citations
- Protective Effects of BPC 157 on Liver, Kidney, and Lung Distant Organ Damage in Rats with Experimental Lower-Extremity Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury. Medicina (Kaunas) unknown 86 citations
- Emerging Use of BPC-157 in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine: A Systematic Review. HSS J Review 67 citations
- From Regeneration to Analgesia: The Role of BPC-157 in Tissue Repair and Pain Management. Int J Mol Sci Review 61 citations
Showing 5 of 7 papers by citation count.
FDA Data
Not FDA-Approved
BPC-157 has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy. It is not approved for human therapeutic use in the United States.
This peptide is classified as FDA Category 2 — it is prohibited from use in compounding pharmacies effective 2024. Obtaining it requires unregulated sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BPC-157 FDA approved?
No, BPC-157 is not FDA approved. It is classified as FDA Category 2 and is banned from compounding pharmacies.
How many clinical trials has BPC-157 been studied in?
BPC-157 has been studied in 2 registered clinical trials. CheckPeptides tracks phase, status, and sponsor data for each trial.
What is the trust score for BPC-157?
BPC-157 has a CheckPeptides trust score of 40.0/100 (grade: D). This score is based on clinical trial volume, research paper quality, FDA data, and evidence classification.
Last verified: April 7, 2026
Quick Facts
- Classification
- Pentadecapeptide
- Molecular Weight
- 1419.5 Da
- PubChem
- CID 9941957 ↗
- Regulatory Status
- N/A
Score Breakdown
Research Evidence 30.0/100
Safety Profile 50.0/100
Evidence Summary
- Clinical Trials
- 2
- Research Papers
- 7
- Trust Score
- 40.0/100
- Grade
- D