GHK-Cu
The copper peptide — best evidenced in its topical form for skin appearance and repair support.
One-time $39 payment · Zero recurring subscription · 100% refund guarantee
- ✓ 60-min 1:1 founder consult (Vince or Sammie) + 30 days of text coaching
- ✓ Independent MD evaluation & transparent 503A pharmacy pricing reviewed on your call before you pay for any medication
- ✓ 100% Refund Guarantee on your $39 consult if you aren't medically eligible or decide not to proceed
- ✓ Ships cold-chain tracked from a licensed US 503A pharmacy with comfort supplies & 1:1 first-dose guidance included
What do full protocols cost after the $39 consult?▾
No hidden markups or $1,500 surprise packages: If an independent MD approves your protocol, orders combine transparent pass-through 503A pharmacy compounding + $39 MD review + $30 cold-chain shipping(with ultra-fine comfort syringes, alcohol wipes & step-by-step administration coaching included).
Depending on compound and physician-prescribed strength, most monthly protocols average $150–$350/mo, and nothing is ever billed without your explicit go-ahead after your consult.
| Concentration | 10 mg/mL (5 mL) |
| Vial total | 50 mg |
About GHK-Cu
The honest rundown
Straight information, no hype — so your conversation with a physician starts from the truth.
GHK-Cu is 'the copper peptide' — a naturally occurring complex that's become a staple of the skin and repair conversation. Its best evidence is actually in topical form, where it's studied for skin appearance; the injectable is a different route people ask about for broader repair-signaling interest.
It's worth being clear about that distinction: the cosmetic research is strongest topically. A physician decides whether the injectable is a sensible fit for your goals.
How it works
What the science actually looks at
Copper peptide
A naturally occurring copper-binding peptide studied for skin and tissue-repair signaling.
Topical evidence
Its strongest cosmetic evidence is in topical form, for skin appearance and repair.
Injectable route
The injection is used for broader repair-signaling interest, with less direct cosmetic evidence than the cream.
Who it's for
Who tends to look into this
- People interested in skin quality and repair signaling
- Those researching copper-peptide options
- Anyone deciding between injectable and topical with a provider
The approach
Possible duration & dosing
Duration
Used over cycles or ongoing, depending on your goal.
How it's given
A subcutaneous injection; the topical cream is a separate, better-evidenced route for skin.
Your dose
Your physician sets the dose and schedule — for skin specifically, ask about the cream.
With every order
What's included
- A consultation with our physician-led team
- A doctor-reviewed medical history and a plan personalized to you
- Temperature-controlled shipping with tracking on every order
- Complete supplies — syringes, alcohol wipes, and clear instructions
- TCO Wellness supports you with messaging access and new orders
Realistic view
Possible expectations
The honest baseline
For skin appearance, GHK-Cu's strongest evidence is topical — so the injectable's cosmetic case is weaker and unpromised.
If you and your physician proceed
Any changes are gradual, and skin especially rewards consistency over speed.
Checking in
Your provider reviews how it's going and may steer you toward the cream. Nothing here is guaranteed.
Keeping it right
Storage & handling
- Keep it cool and out of direct light — refrigerate unless your instructions say otherwise
- Follow the storage and handling directions that ship with your order
- If anything looks off — cloudy, discolored, or past date — check with your provider before using
- Dispose of any needles and syringes in a proper sharps container
Questions
Common questions
Injection or cream — which should I use?
For skin appearance specifically, GHK-Cu's strongest evidence is topical. The injectable is used for broader repair interest. Your provider can help you choose.
What does it actually do?
It's studied for skin and repair-related signaling. We keep that framing honest — an area of research, not a guaranteed result.
How is it taken?
A subcutaneous injection on a physician-set protocol. Supplies and instructions are included with every order.
Before you ask
Worth knowing
- GHK-Cu's strongest cosmetic evidence is in topical form.
- The injectable route has less direct cosmetic evidence than the cream.
- A physician decides candidacy and dosing.
- Available only after a doctor reviews your medical history.
How it's made
Quality & compliance
- Prescribed only by an independent licensed physician after reviewing your medical history
- Compounded and dispensed by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy
- Prepared patient-specific — compounded medications are not FDA-approved products
- Backed by coaching and concierge support the whole way through
Often discussed alongside:GHK-Cu Cream, the topical format with the strongest cosmetic evidence
Educational information only — not medical advice, and not a claim of results. Whether any therapy is right for you, and at what dose, is determined solely by an independent licensed physician after reviewing your medical history.
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Ready when you are
Start with a $39 online consult. If this therapy is a fit, Vince or Sammie will walk you through next steps — including a physician review. Compounded medication, if prescribed later, ships from a licensed 503A pharmacy.
Prescription products require an evaluation with a licensed medical professional, who will determine whether a prescription is appropriate. Compounded medications are prepared by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy and are not FDA-approved; the FDA does not review compounded medications for safety or effectiveness.
TCO Wellness is a wellness and concierge-care company — we do not practice medicine. All prescriptions are issued by independent licensed physicians after review of your medical history, and medications are compounded and dispensed by a state-licensed 503A compounding pharmacy. Individual results vary.
GHK-Cu
$39 consult + 30d coaching