MOTS-c · UK

MOTS-c in the UK: legality, prices and sourcing

Reviewed 22 October 2026 · How we research

Legal and regulatory status

MOTS-c is not a licensed medicine in the UK and is supplied only as a research peptide. Because it activates AMPK, competitive athletes should treat it as falling under WADA's metabolic-modulator prohibitions.

MOTS-c UK price guide

Vial sizePrice (GBP)Price per mg
10mg£24.99£2.50

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 MOTS-c 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.

MOTS-c UK FAQs

Is MOTS-c legal in the UK?

MOTS-c is not a licensed medicine in the UK and is supplied only as a research peptide. Because it activates AMPK, competitive athletes should treat it as falling under WADA's metabolic-modulator prohibitions.

How much does MOTS-c cost in the UK?

Research-grade MOTS-c vials start from £24.99 (10mg) at our referenced supplier. There is no NHS or pharmacy price because it is not a licensed medicine.

Where can you buy MOTS-c 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 MOTS-c certificate of analysis show?

HPLC purity, mass-spec identity matching ≈ 2,175 g/mol, a batch number matching the vial, the testing lab and a test date. See how to read a COA.