Thymosin Alpha-1

FAQ

• What is thymosin alpha-1, and what is it studied for?

  Thymosin alpha-1 (also written Tα1 or thymalfasin) is a 28-amino-acid peptide fragment that was first identified in extracts of the thymus gland. It is now made synthetically and has been studied in laboratory and clinical research on the immune system. A free consultation with a nurse practitioner is the place to discuss that research in relation to your immune-health concerns.

• Is thymosin alpha-1 FDA-approved?

  No. Thymosin alpha-1 is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A synthetic form is registered as a pharmaceutical product in some other countries, but regulatory status differs by jurisdiction. Your nurse practitioner can explain what that means when considering a prescription at your free consultation.

• What are the risks of thymosin alpha-1, and who should avoid it?

  Thymosin alpha-1 is not right for everyone. Your nurse practitioner reviews your health history, current medications and existing conditions before prescribing and will tell you if it is not a fit. Bring your current medication list to your free consultation.

• What does it cost, and what is included?

  Bottle prices are listed on this page. Every order includes one medication review fee, which covers the review and managing your prescriptions, and is charged once even when prescriptions go out as separate orders the same day. The consultation itself is free.

• How do I start?

  Pick a time for a free telehealth visit with a nurse practitioner, by phone or video. Before your visit, you fill out a short health form. They go through your health history, your current medications and what you are trying to achieve, then tell you whether this is a sensible fit. Not everyone is, and if you are, they write the prescription and you pay for your bottles plus one medication review fee.

• Where does my prescription come from?

  Your prescription is filled by a licensed U.S. 503A compounding pharmacy.

• How long does a bottle last, and how do refills work?

  That depends on what your provider prescribes, so it is not something we can put a number on here. Your nurse practitioner tells you at your review roughly how long a bottle should last for you and when it would make sense to order again. You can order as many bottles as your nurse prescribes while you’re on the call, and when you need more, book another call online or call us. Each call where you order adds one $49 medication review. Nothing renews on its own. If you’d like bottles sent on a regular schedule, ask your nurse: it’s worked out case by case, since everyone’s prescription is different.

• Can I collect it or have it shipped?

  Both. Collect at West Hollywood, Santa Monica or Calabasas, where we pack it for you and show you how to inject it, all covered by the medication review fee. Or we ship it to your home anywhere in California, at no extra charge.