Is VK2735 legal?
VK2735 is not FDA approved as a finished drug. For drug-tested athletes it is not on the WADA prohibited list. Not available by prescription. Access is trial-only through Viking Therapeutics' clinical program.. 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: Investigational. The injectable is in Phase 3 (begun 2025); the oral form is expected to enter Phase 3 around late 2026. Pivotal readouts are not expected before 2027. Not approved.
- WADA: Not listed
- Prescription: Not available by prescription. Access is trial-only through Viking Therapeutics' clinical program.
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 2026-06-15.