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Recombinant Human Growth Hormones

Recombinant human growth hormones are used to treat growth hormone deficiency and to aid in weight gain. They work by stimulating growth in the body.

Why are recombinant human growth hormones prescribed?

  1. Growth Hormone Deficiency (100%)
  2. Weight Gain (0%)
  3. Short Bowel Syndrome (0%)

Key takeaways

Recombinant human growth hormones are used to treat growth hormone deficiency in children and adults, along with other growth-related conditions in children. These hormones work by stimulating growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in your body. These medications are available as injectables. Examples include somatropin (Omnitrope, Genotropin, Zomacton, more), Serostim (somatropin), and Skytrofa (lonapegsomatropin).

Prices for popular Recombinant Human Growth Hormones medications
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SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
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Zomacton

as low as$562
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
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Humatrope

as low as$582
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
Genotropin (somatropin) is a growth hormone used to help children grow taller and help adults and children grow muscle. Genotropin is slightly more popular than other recombinant human growth hormones. There are currently no generic alternatives to Genotropin.

GoodRx has partnered with InsideRx and Pfizer to reduce the price for this prescription. Check our savings tips for co-pay cards, assistance programs, and other ways to reduce your cost. Genotropin is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans.
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Saizen

as low as$695
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
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Ngenla

as low as$2,009
SOMATROGON treats growth hormone deficiency. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
Serostim (somatropin) is an expensive drug used to treat HIV-wasting syndrome. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. Serostim is only available as a brand drug. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Sogroya

as low as$4,386
SOMAPACITAN treats growth hormone deficiency. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
SOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It may also be used to treat reduced or slowed growth caused by some conditions. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
LONAPEGSOMATROPIN treats growth hormone deficiency. It works by increasing levels of growth hormones in the body. This increases bone and muscle growth. It belongs to a group of medications known as human growth hormones (hGH).
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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