Why was CJC-1295 development stopped?

The developer halted it after early trials; it was never approved anywhere.

Is CJC-1295 legal in Canada?

CJC-1295 is not authorized by Health Canada for any use, so it cannot legally be sold for human use in Canada. Health Canada has warned that 'research use only' labels do not exempt a product.

Can a Canadian doctor prescribe CJC-1295?

There is no authorized CJC-1295 product with a DIN in Canada. Ask a licensed healthcare professional about approved options for your situation.

Is CJC-1295 approved as a medicine?

No major regulator has approved it as a medicine for the uses marketed online. Most evidence is preclinical or anecdotal.

Does this page say where to buy or how to dose?

No. We do not publish sourcing, vendors, prices or dosing. We remove those from submissions.

Canada \u00b7 CJC-1295

CJC-1295 in Canada: the legal status and user reports.

CJC-1295 shows up often in Canadian peptide searches, usually next to shop listings. This page is non-commercial: what Health Canada says, what the science does and doesn't show, and what anonymous users report.

Health Canada's position

Injectable peptides are generally regulated as prescription drugs and must be authorized before sale. CJC-1295 has no authorization and no DIN in the Drug Product Database. Health Canada's April 2026 advisory warns that unauthorized peptides bought online can be contaminated, mislabelled or the wrong strength. More:are peptides legal in Canada?

What the evidence says

CJC-1295 is a GHRH analogue often discussed with ipamorelin. It is not authorized by Health Canada for human use, and quality of research-labelled vials sold online is unverified.

What CJC-1295 users report

25 published anonymous CJC-1295 confessions; 4 mention at least one side effect.

Most-mentioned side effects (share of CJC-1295 confessions):

Heart rate or palpitations: 8% (2)
Insomnia or poor sleep: 4% (1)
Libido: 4% (1)
Anxiety or panic: 0% (0)
Burping: 0% (0)

Counts are phrase mentions in anonymous accounts, not diagnoses or clinical rates. Full breakdown and methodology: CJC-1295 hub.

CJC-1295 at a glance

Item	Detail
What it is	A modified GHRH analogue; the “DAC” version binds albumin to last for days
Human studies	Small trials around 2005-2006 showed sustained rises in GH and IGF-1; development stopped
Often paired with	Ipamorelin, a ghrelin-mimetic GH secretagogue
Canada	Unauthorized; Health Canada advisory
Sport	Prohibited under WADA rules

Reported effects include flushing, water retention, tingling hands and higher blood sugar. Related: sermorelin in Canada, HGH in Canada, peptides for bodybuilding in Canada.

Last reviewed October 15, 2026against Health Canada's Drug Product Database and Health Canada and published studies.

Frequently asked questions

Why was CJC-1295 development stopped?: The developer halted it after early trials; it was never approved anywhere.
Is CJC-1295 legal in Canada?: CJC-1295 is not authorized by Health Canada for any use, so it cannot legally be sold for human use in Canada. Health Canada has warned that 'research use only' labels do not exempt a product.
Can a Canadian doctor prescribe CJC-1295?: There is no authorized CJC-1295 product with a DIN in Canada. Ask a licensed healthcare professional about approved options for your situation.
Is CJC-1295 approved as a medicine?: No major regulator has approved it as a medicine for the uses marketed online. Most evidence is preclinical or anecdotal.
Does this page say where to buy or how to dose?: No. We do not publish sourcing, vendors, prices or dosing. We remove those from submissions.

Sources

General information only — not medical, legal or regulatory advice. Peptide Confessions does not sell, source or recommend any product or vendor, and nothing here is dosing guidance. Speak with a licensed Canadian healthcare professional or pharmacist about any medication. Editorial process →