Is PT-141 (Bremelanotide) legal?
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is an FDA approved drug. For drug-tested athletes it is not on the WADA prohibited list. Yes, Vyleesi prescribed by gynecology, primary care, sexual-medicine providers.. Legal status depends on your country and changes over time. This reflects US status at the time of writing and is not legal or medical advice.
Regulatory status
- FDA: Approved as Vyleesi (Bremelanotide), 2019, for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
- WADA: Not listed
- Prescription: Yes, Vyleesi prescribed by gynecology, primary care, sexual-medicine providers.
References
- Bremelanotide for HSDD in premenopausal women — Kingsberg SA et al., Obstet Gynecol, 2019
- Prespecified and Integrated Subgroup Analyses from the RECONNECT Phase 3 Studies of Bremelanotide — Simon JA, Kingsberg SA, Portman D, et al.; Journal of Women's Health; 2022
- Responder Analyses from a Phase 2b Dose-Ranging Study of Bremelanotide — Althof S, Derogatis LR, Greenberg S, et al.; Journal of Sexual Medicine; 2019
Pepdex is an editorial reference, not medical advice. Peptides vary in legal and approval status by country, many are research compounds without full human safety data. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting anything.
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Last updated 2026-06-06.