No. 047peptide

Elamipretide

Elamipretide is a peptide that is FDA-approved, prescription only.

Also known as Forzinity, SS-31, MTP-131

Elamipretide targets mitochondria and is the active ingredient in Forzinity, approved for Barth syndrome. RUO products labeled SS-31 are not the approved prescription product and should not inherit its approval.

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FDA-approved · Prescription

Is Elamipretide FDA-approved?

Approved by the FDA. A licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you and prescribe it. Forzinity is FDA-approved for Barth syndrome under specialist care. Online SS-31 products remain unapproved.

As of September 28, 2026.

What does the evidence say about Elamipretide?

Moderate human evidence

Clinical evidence supports a narrow rare-disease indication, not general longevity, energy or wellness use.

What are the risks and side effects of Elamipretide?

  • The approved indication is narrow and does not include anti-aging.
  • Injection-site reactions and hypersensitivity require clinical oversight.
  • Rare-disease approval does not validate RUO copies.
  • Long-term use outside the approved population has not been established.

What should you ask a clinician about Elamipretide?

  • Does any evidence apply to my condition rather than Barth syndrome?
  • How can I distinguish Forzinity from an RUO SS-31 vial?

These save with the compound when you add it to My Journal, so they’re on the printout for your visit.

Where can I get Elamipretide?

1 provider list Elamipretide on DiscoverMedica, lowest listed price first.

Mito Assist (Forzinity)Forzinity (elamipretide) injection, branded, via AnovoRx specialty pharmacy
Clinician consult required
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Start at Mito Assist (Forzinity)

† Prices as listed by the provider when we checked; they change.

Sources

Educational information only, not medical advice. It does not replace a conversation with a licensed clinician.

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