Peptide Therapy. Prescribed.
Compounded.
Monitored.
Not research-use-only. Not off the internet. Telehealth-prescribed peptides from licensed 503A pharmacies — individualized protocols, active clinical oversight. Telehealth peptide therapy across CO, AZ, ID, ME, MT, NH, NM, WA, and WY.
What Is Peptide Therapy?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks that make up proteins — that act as precise signaling molecules in the body. Unlike hormones, which produce broad systemic effects, peptides are highly targeted: each one interacts with specific receptors to trigger specific biological processes. The result is a category of therapeutics that can support growth hormone release, accelerate tissue repair, modulate immune function, improve sleep architecture, protect neurological function, or enhance metabolic efficiency — depending entirely on which peptide is prescribed and why.
At Steel City, peptide therapy is prescribed by board-certified nurse practitioners following a full clinical intake. Every prescription is filled through a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy — not sourced as a research-use-only (RUO) compound. That distinction matters: RUO peptides sold online carry no sterility testing, no endotoxin standards, and no dosing verification. Ours do.
What Peptides Actually Do in the Body
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that function as biological signals. They don't replace hormones — they prompt specific systems to perform more efficiently: releasing growth hormone, accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, or supporting metabolic function. Which peptide does what depends entirely on its receptor targets and mechanism of action. At Steel City, your protocol is built after a clinical intake that identifies your goals and clinical picture. You don't get handed a stack. You get prescribed what's appropriate for you, sourced from a licensed 503A compounding pharmacy, with a documented clinical rationale behind every compound.
What Peptide Therapy Treats at Steel City
Recovery and Tissue Repair: BPC-157 and TB-500 are the two most clinically validated peptides for soft tissue healing — tendons, ligaments, muscle, and gut mucosa. BPC-157 works through upregulation of growth hormone receptors at injury sites and promotion of angiogenesis. TB-500 promotes actin polymerization and cell migration, accelerating repair in chronically injured tissue. Used together, they address both the structural and vascular components of healing.
Growth Hormone Optimization: CJC-1295, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and Ipamorelin are GHRH analogs and GHRP secretagogues — they stimulate your pituitary to release growth hormone in a natural pulsatile pattern rather than replacing it directly. This preserves the body's own feedback regulation while achieving meaningful improvements in body composition, sleep quality, and recovery. These are the peptides most relevant to patients on TRT who have hit the ceiling of hormone optimization alone.
Neurological Function and Cognitive Support: Dihexa, Semax, and Selank act on neurotrophic pathways — specifically BDNF and NGF signaling — that govern synaptic plasticity, memory consolidation, and stress regulation. Dihexa is among the most potent BDNF enhancers documented in research. Semax and Selank are used for cognitive enhancement and anxiety modulation respectively, with decades of clinical use in Eastern European research contexts.
Immune Modulation and Longevity: Thymosin Alpha-1, Epithalon, and MOTS-C operate on immune regulation, telomere dynamics, and mitochondrial function respectively. Thymosin Alpha-1 is used clinically in immune-compromised populations and as an adjunct during post-viral recovery. Epithalon has been studied for telomere elongation. MOTS-C is a mitochondrial-derived peptide with emerging research in metabolic and longevity applications.
Sexual Function: PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is the only FDA-approved peptide for sexual dysfunction — specifically approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, with significant off-label use in men for erectile function through central melanocortin receptor activation. Unlike PDE5 inhibitors, it works on desire, not just blood flow.
How Peptide Therapy Works at Steel City
Step 1 — Clinical Intake and Goal Assessment: A full intake form covering health history, current medications, existing hormone therapy, and your primary optimization goals. Peptide selection is goal-driven — recovery, body composition, cognitive performance, immune support, and longevity applications each have distinct protocol options.
Step 2 — Telehealth Consultation: One-on-one visit with a board-certified Steel City provider. Labs are reviewed, candidacy is confirmed, and a peptide protocol is selected based on your goals, starting point, and any relevant contraindications. No prescription is issued without a clinical evaluation.
Step 3 — Prescription Filled via Licensed 503A Pharmacy: Your prescription is sent to a licensed compounding pharmacy — not a research chemical supplier. Medications are produced under pharmacy regulatory standards with sterility testing and dosing verification. Delivery is direct to your door.
Step 4 — Cycle Monitoring and Adjustments: Provider check-ins via Spruce Health for dose adjustments, side effect management, and protocol refinement. Labs are ordered as clinically indicated based on your peptide stack.
Step 5 — Cycle Completion and Continuation Planning: Most peptide protocols run in cycles. Before your cycle ends, your provider evaluates response and determines whether to continue, rotate the protocol, or transition to a maintenance phase.
Peptide Therapy Pricing at Steel City
All costs disclosed upfront before you commit to anything. Medication billed per prescription.
| Peptide | Form | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BPC-157 | Injectable 3mg/mL · 5mL | $123 |
| BPC-157 / TB-500 | Injectable combo · 5mL | $150 |
| CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | Injectable combo · 5mL | $150 |
| Sermorelin | Injectable 3mg/mL · 5mL | $123 |
| Tesamorelin | Injectable 3mg/mL · 5mL | $150 |
| PT-141 | Injectable 2mg/mL · 5mL | $116 |
| Thymosin Alpha-1 | Injectable 3mg/mL · 5mL | $123 |
| Epithalon | Injectable 2mg/mL · 5mL | $123 |
| NAD+ | Injectable 100mg/mL · 5mL | $150 |
| Ibutamoren (MK-677) | Capsule 25mg · 30 count | $122 |
| BPC-157 | Capsule 500mcg · 30 count | $116 |
Full formulary available at consultation. Protocol pricing varies based on peptide selection and cycle length. Medication is billed per refill — you pay only for what is prescribed.
Your Peptide Provider
Steel City's peptide program is managed by board-certified nurse practitioners specializing in hormone optimization and metabolic health — each holding active prescriptive authority in their licensed states. Every patient receives a personalized protocol built around clinical goals, not a standardized menu. No rotating providers. No prescription without evaluation. Direct access to your provider throughout your cycle.
Jeremiah Velasquez FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Unlock the Power of Peptides for Recovery, Vitality, and Longevity
The Clinical Guide to Peptide Therapy
Most of what's written about peptides online is either written by people selling them without a prescription or by people who've never prescribed them. This guide is neither.
It covers how peptides function as biological signaling molecules, which therapeutic categories exist and what mechanisms they work through, what the legal compounding pathway actually looks like under 503A, and what separates a clinically prescribed protocol from what's sold online under a research-use-only label.
You'll also find transparent pricing information, an explanation of what the intake process looks like at Steel City, and answers to the questions most patients bring to their first visit.
If you've been researching peptides and want a resource that doesn't assume you need to be sold on them, download the guide.
FAQs
What is peptide therapy and how does it work?
Peptide therapy uses short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks that make up proteins — as targeted signaling molecules to trigger specific biological processes in the body. Unlike hormones, which produce broad systemic effects, peptides are highly selective: each one interacts with specific receptors to initiate a defined response. Depending on the peptide prescribed, those responses can include stimulating growth hormone release from the pituitary, accelerating soft tissue repair, modulating immune function, improving sleep architecture, enhancing mitochondrial efficiency, or supporting neurological function. At Steel City, peptide therapy is prescribed by board-certified nurse practitioners following a full clinical intake — not dispensed as a supplement or sold without a prescription.
What is the difference between Steel City's peptides and peptides sold online?
Most peptides sold online are labeled "Research Use Only" (RUO) — meaning they are not approved for human use, not manufactured under pharmacy oversight, and not subject to sterility testing, endotoxin limits, or concentration verification. There is no requirement for a Certificate of Analysis, no dosing accuracy standard, and no clinical supervision. You do not know what you are injecting or at what concentration.
Steel City's peptides are prescribed by a licensed provider and dispensed through licensed 503A compounding pharmacies operating under state pharmacy board oversight. That means every batch is subject to sterility testing, endotoxin testing, and potency verification before it reaches a patient. A valid prescription is required. Administration instructions are reviewed at your consultation. That is not a minor distinction — it is the difference between a pharmaceutical-grade compound and a research chemical.
What kinds of results can I expect from peptide therapy?
Results depend entirely on which peptides are prescribed and for what clinical purpose. Growth hormone secretagogues like CJC-1295/Ipamorelin and Sermorelin typically produce improvements in sleep quality within the first two to four weeks, followed by progressive improvements in recovery, body composition, and energy over a full cycle of three to six months. Tissue repair peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 are often noticeable within weeks in patients with active injuries or chronic soft tissue dysfunction. Immunomodulatory peptides like Thymosin Alpha-1 work over a longer timeline. Results are not guaranteed, and protocol, consistency, and patient-specific factors all affect outcomes.
Do peptides replace testosterone therapy (TRT)?
No — and they are not designed to. Peptides and TRT operate on different axes of the endocrine system and serve different clinical purposes. TRT directly replaces deficient testosterone to restore androgen signaling. Peptides — particularly growth hormone secretagogues — stimulate the pituitary to release growth hormone in a natural pulsatile pattern, supporting recovery, body composition, and sleep without replacing testosterone. For patients already on TRT who have optimized their androgen levels and want to address GH decline, body composition, or recovery, peptides are often the next logical clinical step. They complement TRT; they do not substitute for it.
hat labs are required before starting peptide therapy?
Pre-treatment labs vary by protocol. Growth hormone secretagogues — including CJC-1295, Sermorelin, and Tesamorelin — require an IGF-1 baseline before prescribing, both to establish starting point and to monitor response during the cycle. Immunomodulatory peptides may require a CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel. PT-141 and tissue repair peptides generally have a lower lab threshold but are still evaluated in the context of your full intake. Labs are ordered through Quest Diagnostics or Rupa Health and reviewed at your consultation before any prescription is issued.
Can I combine peptide therapy with TRT?
Yes — and in most cases it is clinically advantageous. Testosterone optimization and growth hormone secretagogues are commonly co-prescribed because they target separate systems: TRT restores androgen signaling, while peptides like CJC-1295/Ipamorelin support GH pulsatility, lean mass preservation, recovery, and sleep quality. For patients on TRT who have plateaued on body composition or recovery despite optimized testosterone levels, adding a growth hormone secretagogue is often the next indicated step. Labs — specifically IGF-1 — guide the decision and are used to monitor response throughout the cycle.
How are peptides administered?
The majority of Steel City's peptide protocols are injectable — subcutaneous injections self-administered at home using insulin syringes, typically in the evening for growth hormone secretagogues to align with the body's natural nocturnal GH pulse. The injection process is straightforward and reviewed in detail at your consultation, with written instructions provided. Some peptides are available in non-injectable forms: BPC-157 is available as oral capsules, AOD-9604 as a troche, PT-141 as a nasal spray, and NAD+ as both injectable and nasal spray. Your provider will determine the appropriate delivery route based on the compound, clinical indication, and your preference.
Is peptide therapy available via telehealth in my state?
Steel City provides peptide therapy via telehealth to patients physically located in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Washington, and Wyoming at the time of their visit. You do not need to be a state resident — only physically present in a licensed state during your telehealth appointment. Prescriptions are sent directly to a licensed compounding pharmacy and shipped to your door. Arkansas is not currently served.
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