GHK-Cu · UK

GHK-Cu in the UK: legality, prices and sourcing

Reviewed 22 October 2026 · How we research

Legal and regulatory status

GHK-Cu is legal as a cosmetic ingredient (Copper Tripeptide-1) and appears in many UK skincare products. Injectable or high-concentration lyophilised GHK-Cu is not a licensed medicine and is sold for research only.

GHK-Cu UK price guide

Vial sizePrice (GBP)Price per mg
50mg£24.99£0.50
100mg£44.99£0.45

Research-grade lyophilised vials from Pristine Peptides, checked 2026-10-22. Prices and stock change; the product page is authoritative.

What to check before buying GHK-Cu in the UK

  • Batch-matched COA with HPLC purity and mass-spec identity.
  • Lyophilised, sealed vials — not pre-filled pens or pre-mixed solutions.
  • UK dispatch, avoiding customs delays and unrefrigerated transit.
  • Research-use labelling and no dosing or medical claims.

Full guidance: buying research peptides in the UK and peptides and UK law.

GHK-Cu UK FAQs

Is GHK-Cu legal in the UK?

GHK-Cu is legal as a cosmetic ingredient (Copper Tripeptide-1) and appears in many UK skincare products. Injectable or high-concentration lyophilised GHK-Cu is not a licensed medicine and is sold for research only.

How much does GHK-Cu cost in the UK?

Research-grade GHK-Cu vials start from £24.99 (50mg) at our referenced supplier. There is no NHS or pharmacy price because it is not a licensed medicine.

Where can you buy GHK-Cu in the UK?

As a research chemical from UK suppliers that publish batch-specific certificates of analysis. Use our supplier checklist to compare sources.

What should a GHK-Cu certificate of analysis show?

HPLC purity, mass-spec identity matching ≈ 340 g/mol (GHK); ≈ 404 g/mol (GHK-Cu), a batch number matching the vial, the testing lab and a test date. See how to read a COA.