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Updated October 19, 2026By RetaRate Editorial Team

Best Places to Buy Retatrutide in the USA (October 2026)

We checked 53 online vendors that sell retatrutide to US customers against seven weighted criteria — independent COAs, price per milligram, US shipping, support and refunds, reputation and transparency — and recorded every fact with the date we verified it.

53US vendors compared
7weighted criteria
Oct 19facts last verified
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Our verdict
LEOLABRX logo

Our pick for buying retatrutide in the US: LEOLABRX

After reviewing 53 vendors, LEOLABRX (leolabrx.com) is our featured pick for US buyers. It publishes third-party reports from Janoshik Analytical for its retatrutide with batch numbers and measured vial content, ships from inside the United States, offers the full run of vial sizes from 10 mg to 60 mg, and includes free bacteriostatic water with every vial.

LEOLABRX is a commercial partner of RetaRate, which is why it holds the #1 position. Every vendor's score — including LEOLABRX's — is calculated with the same methodology, and you can compare all of them below.

  • Free bacteriostatic water (3 mL) included with every retatrutide vial.
  • Janoshik-tested batches: 99.309% (batch R829004), 99.587% (G60319) and 99.663% (G59967) purity.
  • Heavy-metal screen on batch G60319: arsenic, cadmium and mercury not detected.
  • 7 vial sizes from 10 mg to 60 mg; price falls from $15.00/mg to $10.75/mg on the 60 mg vial.
  • US shipping via USPS, 1–3 business-day delivery stated, free shipping on orders over $400.
  • Overfilled vials: Janoshik measured 11.61 mg in a 10 mg vial and 35.75 mg in a 30 mg vial.
  • Card payments accepted and discreet, unbranded packaging.
  • No FDA warning letter or Eli Lilly lawsuit naming LEOLABRX found as of October 19, 2026.
The ranking

Top 10 retatrutide vendors for US buyers

How we score →
  1. ★ Our pickFeatured partner
    1

    LEOLABRX

    leolabrx.com
    Our pick · Featured partner

    Janoshik-tested retatrutide with published batch numbers, free bacteriostatic water with every vial, 7 sizes from 10 to 60 mg and US shipping via USPS.

    Sizes
    10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 mg
    Price
    $150 (10 mg) to $645 (60 mg) · $15.00–$10.75/mg
    Testing
    Janoshik Analytical, batch-numbered; heavy metals
    Ships from
    US warehouse (USPS)
    • Free 3 mL bacteriostatic water included with every retatrutide vial
    • Third-party Janoshik reports with batch numbers and measured vial content
    • Vials tested above label strength: 11.61 mg in a 10 mg vial, 35.75 mg in a 30 mg vial
    • Seven vial sizes, 10 mg to 60 mg, all in stock on Oct 19, 2026
    • Ships inside the US by USPS with tracking; free shipping over $400
    • Higher price per mg than most vendors we reviewed
    • Newest public retatrutide COA dates from October 2025
  2. 2

    Panda Peptides

    pandapeptides.com
    Highest score

    Low prices, per-size Janoshik and ILS reports, and free US shipping from $50 — but the product page never names retatrutide.

    Sizes
    5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50 mg
    Price
    $35.99–$174.99 (range shown)
    Testing
    Janoshik + ILS, per-size COAs, endotoxin
    Ships from
    Fair Oaks, CA (US only)
    • COA for each vial size (Janoshik and ILS), 99.2–99.93% purity
    • Endotoxin, heavy-metal and sterility results on several reports
    • Low starting price ($35.99 for 5 mg)
    • Listed as 'Triple Receptor Agonist' — the page does not name retatrutide or give a CAS number
    • No monetary refunds except when product fails COA spec
  3. 3

    Midwest Peptide

    midwestpeptide.com
    Full-panel COAs per size

    Per-size Precision Mass Spec COAs from September–October 2026 with endotoxin, sterility and heavy metals, phone support and a 4.9 Trustpilot score.

    Sizes
    10, 20, 30 mg
    Price
    $69.99 (10 mg) · $134.99 (20 mg) · $199.99 (30 mg)
    Testing
    Precision Mass Spec, per size, 99.71–99.86%
    Ships from
    Not stated (Mission, KS)
    • Separate COA for each vial size, tested September–October 2026
    • COAs cover endotoxin, sterility, heavy metals, water and acetate content
    • Phone and email support with a written 30-day return policy
    • Sold as 'GLP-3 RT'; the product page does not name retatrutide (the COAs give the CAS number)
    • City only (Mission, KS); no street address
  4. 4

    Ion Peptide

    ionpeptide.com
    Most reviewed

    Low prices, recent full-panel Freedom Diagnostics COAs and 435 Trustpilot reviews — but the compound is sold under the code name 'ION-3R'.

    Sizes
    5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 mg (7 and 100 mg out of stock)
    Price
    $5.85/mg (10 mg) to $3.65/mg (60 mg)
    Testing
    Freedom Diagnostics, 99.83% (10 mg, Sept 2026)
    Ships from
    USA (Georgia return address)
    • Per-lot Freedom Diagnostics COAs with endotoxin, microbial PCR, heavy metals and fentanyl screens
    • Low prices: $58.50 for 10 mg, $219 for 60 mg
    • TrustScore 4.7 from 435 reviews
    • Sold under a code name (ION-3R); the visible page does not say it is retatrutide
    • Not responsible for lost or stolen packages
  5. 5

    Platinum Lion Peptides

    platinumlionpeptides.com
    Domain since 2023

    Low per-mg prices and ILS/MDx COAs that confirm retatrutide, from a store with a 2023 domain and 4.8 on Trustpilot. You need an account to see the store.

    Sizes
    10, 20, 30, 60 mg
    Price
    $59.99 (10 mg) to $219.99 (60 mg)
    Testing
    ILS Laboratories (ISO 17025) + MDx, per size
    Ships from
    California (HQ in Plymouth, MA)
    • Separate COA for each size; ILS reports include sterility, endotoxin and heavy metals
    • Low price per mg on larger vials ($3.67/mg at 60 mg)
    • Named operator, street address and phone number
    • Every page, including products and COAs, is behind an account login
    • Sold only as 'GLP-3(R)' with no product description; retatrutide is named only on the COAs
  6. 6

    Rejuven8 Peptides

    rejuven8peptides.com
    Per-size COAs

    September 2026 Freedom Diagnostics COAs for every vial size, low prices and a 30-day refund policy, but no street address.

    Sizes
    5, 10, 20, 30 mg
    Price
    $34.99 (5 mg) · $69.95 (10 mg) · $129.99 (30 mg, $4.33/mg)
    Testing
    Freedom Diagnostics, 99.83% (10 mg, Sep 2026)
    Ships from
    Not stated (Florida-registered LLC)
    • Separate, recent COAs for each vial size, with endotoxin and microbial results
    • Low price per milligram, falling to $4.33/mg at 30 mg
    • Full refund within 30 days on returned unused products
    • Product page calls it "GLP-3 RT" without naming retatrutide; only the blog describes it as a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist
    • No street address; the phone number appears only in the terms of service
  7. 7

    FITSKNS Peptides

    fitsknspeptides.com
    Three-lab testing

    Three independent labs, including a September 2026 panel with endotoxin, sterility and heavy metals, plus a 4.9 Trustpilot score; all sales are final.

    Sizes
    10, 20, 30, 60 mg
    Price
    $95 (10 mg) to $210 (60 mg), $3.50/mg
    Testing
    PurePoint 99.30% (Sep 2026), ILS 99.72%, Freedom 99.808%
    Ships from
    Frisco, TX
    • Batch COAs from three named labs, issued to FITSKNS Research Group
    • Latest COA (September 2026) covers identity by LC-MS, endotoxin, sterility, heavy metals and fentanyl screening
    • Low price per mg on the 60 mg vial
    • Compound not named; described as a GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist
    • All sales final; no responsibility for packages marked delivered
  8. 8

    Honest Peptide

    honestpeptide.com
    Full batch history

    Batch-numbered Freedom Diagnostics and Janoshik reports for every batch sold, free shipping from $120 and a 30-day problem window.

    Sizes
    10, 30 mg
    Price
    $7.80/mg (10 mg) to $5.60/mg (30 mg)
    Testing
    Freedom Diagnostics + Janoshik, 99.93% (30 mg, Sept 2026)
    Ships from
    USA (East Coast)
    • Batch-numbered COAs, with every past batch kept in a public library
    • Endotoxin, heavy-metal and fentanyl screens on the current 30 mg batch
    • CAS number, sequence and formula on the product page
    • Only two sizes
    • No legal entity name; payment methods not listed before checkout
  9. 9

    Peptide Foundry

    peptidefoundry.com
    Free 2-day shipping

    September 2026 Freedom Diagnostics COA with endotoxin and microbial testing, free UPS 2-day shipping with lost-package cover, but high prices and no reviews yet.

    Sizes
    10, 20 mg
    Price
    $100 (10 mg) · $185 (20 mg)
    Testing
    Freedom Diagnostics, 99.98% (Sep 2026)
    Ships from
    USA (Alpharetta, GA address)
    • Recent lot COA covering identity, purity, endotoxin, microbial and heavy metals
    • Free UPS 2-day shipping on every order
    • Free replacement for lost, stolen or damaged packages
    • High price per mg ($9.25–$10.00)
    • Sold as 'GLP-3'; retatrutide is not named (CAS number given)
  10. 10

    Purgo Labs

    purgolabs.com
    Frequent new lots

    Cheap large vials, a new 10 mg lot every few weeks tested by ILS or Freedom Diagnostics, Arizona shipping and 60-day returns.

    Sizes
    10, 15, 20, 30, 60 mg
    Price
    $6.00/mg (10 mg) to $3.67/mg (60 mg)
    Testing
    ILS Laboratories, lot PL-RT10-15 (Oct 7, 2026)
    Ships from
    Scottsdale, AZ
    • Frequent new 10 mg lots, each with a COA and a link to verify at the lab
    • Low prices on large vials: $219.99 for 60 mg
    • 60-day returns on unopened items, and replacement if the carrier loses a package
    • Compound sold as 'GLP-3 R'; retatrutide is not named on the visible page
    • Lot reports shown on the product page are for the 10 mg size only

See all 53 vendors in the comparison table ↓

Side by side

All 53 retatrutide vendors compared

VendorScoreRetatrutide priceThird-party testingShips fromPayment
1LEOLABRX logoLEOLABRX5.9$150 (10 mg) to $645 (60 mg) · $15.00–$10.75/mgJanoshik Analytical, batch-numbered; heavy metalsUS warehouse (USPS)Credit/debit card, crypto
2Panda Peptides logoPanda Peptides8.4$35.99–$174.99 (range shown)Janoshik + ILS, per-size COAs, endotoxinFair Oaks, CA (US only)Cards, Zelle, Cash App, Apple/Google Pay
3Midwest Peptide logoMidwest Peptide8.3$69.99 (10 mg) · $134.99 (20 mg) · $199.99 (30 mg)Precision Mass Spec, per size, 99.71–99.86%Not stated (Mission, KS)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover (3% fee), Apple Pay, Zelle
4Ion Peptide logoIon Peptide7.8$5.85/mg (10 mg) to $3.65/mg (60 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.83% (10 mg, Sept 2026)USA (Georgia return address)Credit/debit cards, ACH (5% off)
5Platinum Lion Peptides logoPlatinum Lion Peptides7.8$59.99 (10 mg) to $219.99 (60 mg)ILS Laboratories (ISO 17025) + MDx, per sizeCalifornia (HQ in Plymouth, MA)Not found
6Rejuven8 Peptides logoRejuven8 Peptides7.6$34.99 (5 mg) · $69.95 (10 mg) · $129.99 (30 mg, $4.33/mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.83% (10 mg, Sep 2026)Not stated (Florida-registered LLC)Card checkout, Zelle (10% off)
7FITSKNS Peptides logoFITSKNS Peptides7.5$95 (10 mg) to $210 (60 mg), $3.50/mgPurePoint 99.30% (Sep 2026), ILS 99.72%, Freedom 99.808%Frisco, TXCredit card, Zelle, Venmo, ACH
8Honest Peptide logoHonest Peptide7.5$7.80/mg (10 mg) to $5.60/mg (30 mg)Freedom Diagnostics + Janoshik, 99.93% (30 mg, Sept 2026)USA (East Coast)Shown at checkout only
9Peptide Foundry logoPeptide Foundry7.4$100 (10 mg) · $185 (20 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.98% (Sep 2026)USA (Alpharetta, GA address)Credit/debit cards, Apple Pay
10Purgo Labs logoPurgo Labs7.4$6.00/mg (10 mg) to $3.67/mg (60 mg)ILS Laboratories, lot PL-RT10-15 (Oct 7, 2026)Scottsdale, AZZelle and crypto referenced; cards not confirmed
11Nationwide Peptides logoNationwide Peptides7.3$10.30/mg (10 mg) to $2.95/mg (60 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.92% (10 mg, Aug 2026)USA (domestic facility; Sevierville, TN address)Major credit cards
12Pure U.S. Peptides logoPure U.S. Peptides7.3$6.93/mg (10 mg) to $2.99/mg (60 mg)Vanguard Laboratory (A2LA ISO 17025), per sizeUSA (no address)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Zelle, Venmo
13Purus Peptides logoPurus Peptides7.3$9.00/mg (5 mg) to $5.67/mg (30 mg)Janoshik, 99.58% (10 mg, Oct 2026)VirginiaCredit card (surcharge may apply)
14GigaCompounds logoGigaCompounds7.2$6.00/mg (10 mg) to $4.00/mg (30 mg); second vial free on promoJanoshik, avg 99.75% (30 mg, Jul 2026)VirginiaNot found
15Licensed Peptides logoLicensed Peptides7.2$42.58–$57.99 per 5 mg vial (inconsistent)Vanguard (ISO 17025), 99.4%, endotoxinBoca Raton, FL (US only)Not found
16Core Research Peptides logoCore Research Peptides7.1$52 (5 mg) · $99 (10 mg) · $123 (20 mg)Janoshik COA link, 99.862%Austin, TXVisa, Mastercard, Bitcoin, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo
17Peptide Minds logoPeptide Minds7.0$150 (18 mg) · $200 (30 mg) before promo codesFreedom Diagnostics, 99.933% + endotoxin (Apr 2026)USA (Hartford, CT listed; no street address)Not clearly listed (e-check/ACH in terms)
18BioCollex Research logoBioCollex Research6.9$85 (10 mg) · $145 (20 mg) · $185 (30 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.80% (Oct 2026)Not stated (business address Oakland, MD)Cards, Apple Pay, Zelle, Venmo, Cash App
19HelixCore Biotech logoHelixCore Biotech6.9$70 (10 mg) · $89.99 (15 mg) · $154 (30 mg)Janoshik, 99.27–99.34% (10 mg, Apr 2026)USA (facility location not stated)Card, crypto, Zelle, Venmo
20NuRev Peptides logoNuRev Peptides6.9$8.63/mg (30 mg) to $9.93/mg (15 mg)Horizon Analytical, 99.37% (30 mg, Oct 9, 2026)CaliforniaZelle, Apple Pay, USDC (no cards)
21Premier Bio Labs logoPremier Bio Labs6.9$4.90/mg (10 mg) to $2.30/mg (30 mg), sale pricesILS Laboratories, 99.89% (10 mg, Jun 2026)Not statedVisa, Mastercard, Amex, USDT, Plaid e-debit
22PS Peptides logoPS Peptides6.9$39.99–$229.99Lot COAs + fentanyl screen; lab not namedUSACards, Klarna, Afterpay, Apple/Google Pay, Zelle
23Real Peptides logoReal Peptides6.9$62.40 (10 mg, sale)Freedom Diagnostics, Kovera (per-lot page)Florida and CaliforniaBank Pay (others not found)
24RNX Research logoRNX Research6.8$49 (10 mg, $4.90/mg) · 10–15% off 5–10 vialsILS Laboratories, 99.68% (Jul 2026)Not stated (business address Glastonbury, CT)Visa, Mastercard, Amex; Zelle, Cash App, Venmo; crypto
25Apollo Peptide Sciences logoApollo Peptide Sciences6.7$13.60/mg (10 mg) to $7.03/mg (30 mg)Janoshik, 99.90% (30 mg, Aug 2026)Not statedeCheck/ACH mentioned; card brands not listed
26Evolve Peptides logoEvolve Peptides6.7$17.98/mg (5 mg) to $9.83/mg (60 mg)Chromate, 99.570% (10 mg lot, May 2026)USA (warehouse location not stated)Not listed
27Prime Peptides logoPrime Peptides6.7$11.00/mg (10 mg) to $5.42/mg (60 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.8% (Oct 2026)Santa Barbara, CANot found
28Elite Edge Biotech logoElite Edge Biotech6.6$65 (10 mg) to $460 (100 mg); $4.00/mg at 60 mgMZ Biolabs 99.67% claimed; COA 'unavailable'Not stated (business address Sparks, NV)Visa, Mastercard, ACH (Link Money), Zelle, Cash App
29Endura Peptides logoEndura Peptides6.5$4.90/mg (10 mg) to $3.20/mg (30 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.62% (10 mg, May 2026)US (state not stated)Cards except Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, Zelle
30PureDose Labs logoPureDose Labs6.4$79.99 (10 mg) · $159.99 (20 mg)Janoshik, 99.134% (Mar 2026), no batchUS warehouse (location not stated)Cards via Stripe
31Full Scale Peptides logoFull Scale Peptides6.3$84.99 (10 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.95% (Jul 2026)FloridaNot found
32Greatest Peptides logoGreatest Peptides6.3$79.99–$219.99Freedom Diagnostics (stated); 'COA on request'USA (Orange, CA)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, JCB, Apple Pay
33Improved Peptides logoImproved Peptides6.3$99 (10 mg) · 3 for $198 ($6.60/mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.96% (Apr 2026)USA (state not stated)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Zelle (5% off)
34HEEZ Research logoHEEZ Research6.2$100 (10 mg) · buy 2 get 1 free $200Access Analytical, 99.77% / 99.60%, full panelUSAVisa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple/Google Pay
35Lost Coast Aminos logoLost Coast Aminos6.2$2.30/mg (10 mg) to $1.48/mg (60 mg), sale pricesFreedom Diagnostics, 99.91% (40 mg, Sept 2026)Not statedZelle, Cash App, invoiced card payment
36Arizona Peptides logoArizona Peptides6.1$115 (10 mg) · $210 (20 mg) · $250 (25 mg)MZ Biolabs + Bioviridian, 99.41–99.95%Arizona (Phoenix, AZ 85001; no street address)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App
37One Aminos logoOne Aminos6.1$69.99 (10 mg) · $109.99 (20 mg) · $149.99 (30 mg) · BOGOILS Laboratories, 99.61% (Sep 2026)Houston, TXVisa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Apple Pay, Klarna
38Zenergy USA logoZenergy USA6.1$15.00/mg (5 mg) to $3.32/mg (60 mg)Kovera Labs, 99.762% (30 mg, Oct 2026)Not statedCredit cards, Apple Pay
39Alpha Pro Peptides logoAlpha Pro Peptides5.9$7.50/mg (10 mg); $3.75/mg with buy-one-get-oneFreedom Diagnostics, 99.58% (10 mg, May 2026)Not statedMajor cards except Mastercard
40Peptide Partners logoPeptide Partners5.92×24 mg $230 (≈$4.79/mg)Chromate, TrustPointe, Kovera; Finnrick 94%Not disclosedNot disclosed on site
41Primal Science Peptides logoPrimal Science Peptides5.9$99 (10 mg) · $195 (30 mg) · $220 (40 mg)Horizon Analytical, 99.35% (Jul 2026)Orlando, FLNot found
42Alpha Carbon Labs logoAlpha Carbon Labs5.8$70 (5 mg); volume discountsJanoshik, 99.370% (claims vary)Not stated (Miami, FL address)Card, e-check, Zelle, Cash App, crypto
43MyGLP1Store logoMyGLP1Store5.7$6.90/mg (10 mg) to $3.50/mg (50 mg)NovoPro Bioscience (manufacturer), 99.649% (June 2025)USA (Jacksonville, FL address)Not found
44NuLab Peptides logoNuLab Peptides5.7$11.70/mg (10 mg) to $5.15/mg (40 mg)Freedom Diagnostics, 99.89% (30 mg, May 2026)Not statedCards, debit, eCheck, crypto (per terms)
45V1 Peptides logoV1 Peptides5.6$69.99 (10 mg) to $229.99 (50 mg), about $4.60/mgVanguard Laboratory, >99.80% HPLC (Oct 2025)Miami, FL (no street address)Card via PCI-compliant gateway
46Merit Sciences logoMerit Sciences5.4$99.99 (10 mg) · $169.99 (30 mg); 6-pack $152.99/vialHPLC 99.13–99.99%; lab name redactedTexas (pages say both San Antonio and Dallas)PayPal (incl. cards via PayPal)
47GenX Peptides logoGenX Peptides5.3$79 (10 mg) · $139 (20 mg) · $179 (30 mg); 5–10% off 5+ vialsNot found for retatrutideNot stated (business address Houston, TX)Major credit and debit cards
48Singular Biotech logoSingular Biotech5.3$99.99 (5 mg) · $169 (10 mg)Chromate COA, 99.971% (Jul 2025)Los Angeles, CAPolicy says major cards; checkout showed crypto and bank transfer
49PX1 Research logoPX1 Research4.9$124.99 (10 mg) · $240 (30 mg) · $400 (60 mg)Lot shown; COA not viewableUSA (business address Newport Beach, CA)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, ACH/wire, crypto
50True Peptides logoTrue Peptides4.9$89 (10 mg) to $205 (40 mg)'Independent US labs' — not namedUSA (no address)Cards, ACH, Zelle, Apple Pay, BTC, USDT
51CoreVionRX logoCoreVionRX4.7$240 (30 mg) · $8.00/mgCOA shipped with order; lab not namedUSA (facility location not stated)Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover
52Revyv Science logoRevyv Science4.6$80 (10 mg) · $175 (30 mg) · $235 (60 mg, $3.92/mg)Janoshik reports, client not RevyvNot stated (PO box in Filer, ID)Card (hosted gateway)
53BioInfinity logoBioInfinity4.5$17.00/mg (5 mg) to $12.50/mg (30 mg)'Verum Analytics' (Basel), 99.48% — report not viewableManhattan, NY (stated fulfillment center)Not found

Prices and policies as listed on vendor websites on October 19, 2026. Always confirm on the vendor's site.

Methodology

How we rate retatrutide vendors

Testing transparency carries the most weight because, for an unregulated research compound, an independent certificate of analysis is the only evidence of what is inside the vial. Price, US shipping, support and policies, reputation, transparency and catalog range make up the rest of the score.

Read the full methodology

  • Purity & third-party testing25%Published COAs from an independent lab, batch traceability, stated purity.
  • Pricing & value15%Price per milligram, size options, bundle discounts, no hidden fees.
  • US shipping & fulfillment15%Ships from inside the US, delivery speed, tracking, packaging.
  • Customer support & policies15%Reachable support, clear refund / reship policy for lost or damaged orders.
  • Reputation & track record15%Independent reviews, community feedback, time in business, legal history.
  • Transparency & checkout security10%Real contact details, clear policies, secure checkout, mainstream payment options.
  • Product range & extras5%Breadth of catalog and useful lab supplies.
Background

What is retatrutide? The research in brief

Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational once-weekly injection developed by Eli Lilly. It is a single peptide that activates three hormone receptors — GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon — which is why it is often called a "triple agonist." Approved medicines such as semaglutide act on GLP-1 alone, and tirzepatide on GLP-1 and GIP.

  • Phase 2 (2023): in a 48-week trial of 338 adults, the 12 mg dose reduced body weight by an average of 24.2%, versus 2.1% on placebo (Jastreboff et al., New England Journal of Medicine).
  • Phase 3 TRIUMPH-1 (2026): 28.3% average weight loss at 80 weeks on 12 mg (efficacy estimand), or 25.0% counting every randomized participant.
  • Side effects in trials: mainly nausea, diarrhea and vomiting; up to 11–18% of participants on the highest dose stopped treatment because of adverse events.
  • Approval status: not approved by the FDA. Lilly plans to submit it for U.S. approval in the first quarter of 2027.

The FDA states that retatrutide cannot be compounded and has issued warning letters to sellers that label it "for research use only" while marketing it for human use; it urges consumers not to buy these products (FDA: concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs). Eli Lilly filed 11 lawsuits against sellers in August and October 2026. Several vendors in this ranking have received FDA warning letters, and we note this in their reviews. For the full trial history, read our retatrutide clinical trial explainer.

Buyer's guide

How to choose a retatrutide vendor: checklist and red flags

✅ Look for

  • A COA from a named independent lab (e.g. Janoshik, Vanguard, Freedom Diagnostics) with a batch number and test date.
  • Both identity (mass spec) and purity (HPLC) results; endotoxin and heavy-metal screens are a plus.
  • US-based fulfillment with tracking and a stated delivery time.
  • A written policy for lost, damaged or incorrect orders.
  • Card payments, which give you chargeback protection.
  • A physical address, phone number and legal entity on the site.

🚩 Avoid

  • No COA, a COA without batch number or date, or a lab that is not named.
  • Crypto-only checkout or "all sales final" with no protection for lost packages.
  • Product pages that never name the compound (aliases like "GLP-3" with no CAS number).
  • Trust badges or reviews that link to a different business.
  • Dosing protocols for human use on a site that claims "research use only."
  • Countdown timers and "people are viewing now" pressure tactics.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which vendor is best for buying retatrutide in the USA?
Our featured pick is LEOLABRX, a RetaRate partner that publishes Janoshik third-party reports with batch numbers and ships within the US. Scores for all 53 vendors are shown in the ranking above so you can compare them on the criteria that matter most to you.
Is retatrutide FDA-approved?
No. Retatrutide is an investigational drug in phase 3 trials and has not been approved by the FDA for any use. Eli Lilly plans to submit it for approval in the first quarter of 2027.
Is it legal to buy retatrutide online?
Vendors sell retatrutide as a research chemical labeled "for research use only." The FDA considers retatrutide marketed for human use to be an unapproved drug, has sent warning letters to sellers, and states that it cannot be compounded. We are not able to give legal advice.
How much does retatrutide cost?
On October 19, 2026, listed prices among the vendors we reviewed ranged from under $5 per mg on multi-vial packs (for example, 2 × 24 mg for $230 at Peptide Partners) to $15.00 per mg (a single 10 mg vial at LEOLABRX). Larger vials are usually cheaper per milligram.
What is a COA and why does it matter?
A certificate of analysis is a lab report on a specific batch. A useful COA names an independent lab, lists the batch number and test date, confirms identity (mass spectrometry) and states purity (HPLC). Without one, there is no evidence of what a vial contains.
Is "research peptide" retatrutide the same as Lilly's drug?
Not necessarily. Research-grade products are not made or inspected under FDA drug regulations, and their identity, purity, dose and sterility can vary between batches and sellers. Eli Lilly has warned that black-market retatrutide "could be fake, impure or mis-dosed."
How often is this ranking updated?
We re-check prices, stock, testing documents and policies at least monthly. The date at the top of the page shows when the facts were last verified.

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