What other medications are currently available that are used in place of testosterone propionate?

There are several forms of [testosterone replacement medications](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3955324/#sec1-7title) that are available and commonly used today. Some are available as injections, like [testosterone enanthate](https://www.goodrx.com/testosterone-enanthate/what-is), while others are available as topical products, like [testosterone gel (AndroGel)](https://www.goodrx.com/testosterone/what-is) or [Androderm (testosterone patch)](https://www.goodrx.com/androderm/what-is). Discuss with your provider which option is best for you.

testosterone propionate

Q: What is testosterone propionate?

Testosterone propionate is a testosterone replacement. It's used in [males who have low testosterone](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/testosterone-information). [Testosterone](https://www.yourhormones.info/hormones/testosterone/) is the primary hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics, such as a deeper voice and muscle and bone strength.

Q: Is testosterone propionate still available?

No, testosterone propionate has been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=080188) and is no longer available in the United States. It's not completely clear why the medication was discontinued. In general, testosterone propionate [doesn't stay in the body for very long](https://eje.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eje/180/6/EJE-19-0071.xml), but there are other longer-acting testosterone replacements now available.

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Used for Testosterone Replacement

Testosterone propionate was the first injectable testosterone replacement to enter the market in the 1930s. It's no longer available, because it has since been discontinued in the United States.

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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on August 7, 2022

Testosterone propionate is a controlled substance, which means that it's more likely to be misused or cause dependence. There are federal and state laws that limit the amount of medication that can be prescribed or dispensed within a certain period of time.

What is Testosterone propionate?

What is Testosterone propionate used for?

Low testosterone in males

Are you looking for information on testosterone enanthate, Aveed (testosterone undecanoate), or testosterone cypionate (Depo-Testosterone) instead?

Drug facts

Common BrandsNone available

Drug ClassTestosterone replacement

Controlled Substance ClassificationSchedule III

Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available

AvailabilityDiscontinued

Common questions about Testosterone Propionate

Testosterone Propionate is a testosterone replacement. It's used in males who have low testosterone. Testosterone is the primary hormone responsible for the development of male characteristics, such as a deeper voice and muscle and bone strength.

No, Testosterone Propionate has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not completely clear why the medication was discontinued. In general, Testosterone Propionate doesn't stay in the body for very long, but there are other longer-acting testosterone replacements now available.

There are several forms of testosterone replacement medications that are available and commonly used today. Some are available as injections, like testosterone enanthate, while others are available as topical products, like testosterone gel (AndroGel) or Androderm (testosterone patch). Discuss with your provider which option is best for you.