
KPV (Injectable)
Targeted inflammation control
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Every strength is a 4-week supply. A higher strength means more medication per dose on the same monthly cycle. Your provider confirms the dose at review.
All-in monthly price · 10mg
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This treatment requires licensed provider review and approval. Treatment is not guaranteed. If prescribed, medication is fulfilled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy where permitted by law. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved or FDA-cleared.

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Every Pepti prescription is reviewed by a licensed U.S. physician before it's dispensed — and only provided if clinically appropriate.
KPV (Injectable)
A potent anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH.
About a 4-week supply supply at the standard prescribed dose — your physician confirms exact dosing.
A licensed US physician reviews your intake and prescribes when appropriate.
Compounded fresh at a US pharmacy and shipped cold-chain to your door.
Every order ships free — medication, physician care and refills, one all-in price.
Amounts shown are per unit. Compounded fresh at a US FDA-registered pharmacy.
Every batch independently tested
Every medication batch dispensed through Pepti is independently tested by a qualified third-party laboratory for applicable quality and safety standards before the pharmacy releases it. Batches are tested to the same standard used by 503B outsourcing facilities.
Confirms the finished preparation is free of viable microorganisms.
Screens for endotoxins that can cause fever or inflammatory reactions.
Verifies the labeled concentration of the active peptide is what is in the vial.
- Lot 102626-KPV-2
Tested 2026-10-28 · Biolink Life Sciences Carolinas
Sterility
Sterile
Endotoxin
<2 EU/mL
Potency
99.6%
- Lot 102626-KPV-3
Tested 2026-10-28 · Biolink Life Sciences Carolinas
Sterility
Sterile
Endotoxin
<2 EU/mL
Potency
99.2%
- Lot 101926-KPV-2
Tested 2026-10-21 · Biolink Life Sciences Carolinas
Sterility
Sterile
Endotoxin
<2 EU/mL
Potency
99.5%
How KPV is prescribed.
- Adults with gut inflammation, bloating or an inflammatory bowel pattern their physician is managing
- People with inflamed skin or joints
- Anyone pairing an anti-inflammatory peptide with BPC-157 for gut repair
- Patients who want to calm inflammation without steroids
Your physician decides whether KPV is appropriate for you after reviewing your intake and labs.
Inject 0.25 mL (25 units) subcutaneously once daily Monday through Friday.
- Licensed physician review of your intake, history, and labs
- Medication compounded to your prescription by a PCAB-accredited, FDA-registered pharmacy
- Every batch independently tested before release
- Sterile syringes and alcohol prep pads for injectables
- Tracked delivery to your door, refills on schedule
- Message your physician anytime; dose changes without an appointment
- Store refrigerated (36–46°F / 2–8°C) at all times, including before first use.
- One vial is your monthly supply. A fresh vial ships every 28 days on your refill schedule, so you're always well inside the beyond-use date on your label.
- Protect from light. Wipe the stopper with an alcohol pad before every draw.
- Dispose of syringes in the sharps container per the included instructions.
A typical course of KPV.
Everything published
about KPV.
How it is described to work, pathway by pathway. What the research shows and what it does not. Where it stands with the FDA, dated and sourced.
Read the referencepeer-reviewed, each verified on PubMed
mechanism, evidence, dosing, safety, FAQ
2026 · checked against fda.gov, not memory
How KPV works, and what the research shows.
KPV is a tripeptide (Lysine-Proline-Valine) derived from alpha-MSH.
It's a potent anti-inflammatory that works through the NF-kB pathway, particularly effective for gut inflammation, IBD, and skin conditions.
References
- Dalmasso G, Charrier-Hisamuddin L, Nguyen HT et al.. PepT1-mediated tripeptide KPV uptake reduces intestinal inflammation · Gastroenterology (2008) · PMID 18061177
- Kannengiesser K, Maaser C, Heidemann J et al.. Melanocortin-derived tripeptide KPV has anti-inflammatory potential in murine models of inflammatory bowel disease · Inflamm Bowel Dis (2008) · PMID 18092346
- Xiao B, Xu Z, Viennois E et al.. Orally Targeted Delivery of Tripeptide KPV via Hyaluronic Acid-Functionalized Nanoparticles Efficiently Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis · Mol Ther (2017) · PMID 28143741
- Land SC. Inhibition of cellular and systemic inflammation cues in human bronchial epithelial cells by melanocortin-related peptides: mechanism of KPV action and a role for MC3R agonists · Int J Physiol Pathophysiol Pharmacol (2012) · PMID 22837805
- Cutuli M, Cristiani S, Lipton JM et al.. Antimicrobial effects of alpha-MSH peptides · J Leukoc Biol (2000) · PMID 10670585
- Schaible EV, Steinsträßer A, Jahn-Eimermacher A et al.. Single administration of tripeptide α-MSH(11-13) attenuates brain damage by reduced inflammation and apoptosis after experimental traumatic brain injury in mice · PLoS One (2013) · PMID 23940690
- Bonfiglio V, Camillieri G, Avitabile T et al.. Effects of the COOH-terminal tripeptide alpha-MSH(11-13) on corneal epithelial wound healing: role of nitric oxide · Exp Eye Res (2006) · PMID 16965771
Citations are provided for educational purposes. They do not constitute medical advice. Always discuss any peptide protocol with your prescribing physician.
Important safety information
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Possible side effects
Do not use if you have
If you experience severe side effects, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
5 mL multi-dose vial, KPV 2 mg/mL (10 mg KPV per vial)
Frequently asked
about KPV (Injectable).
A potent anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH. KPV is prescription-only at Pepti: a licensed physician reviews your assessment and, if appropriate, prescribes it to be compounded by a state-licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy.
KPV is $229 per month at Pepti. That is all-in: medication, physician review and ongoing care, shipping, and messaging. No membership, consult, or visit fees, and the price is the same in every state.
KPV is commonly prescribed for: Adults with gut inflammation, bloating or an inflammatory bowel pattern their physician is managing; People with inflamed skin or joints; Anyone pairing an anti-inflammatory peptide with BPC-157 for gut repair; Patients who want to calm inflammation without steroids. Whether it is appropriate for you is decided by the reviewing physician from your history, medications, and labs where required.
Yes. KPV is prescription-only. The free online assessment takes about five minutes, a physician licensed in your state reviews it within 4 hours, and if approved the prescription goes to the pharmacy. If not approved, the medication charge is refunded.
No. KPV can be prescribed from the assessment alone. If your physician wants labs for your care, they'll ask through your account; upload a recent lab report from any lab at no charge, or order Pepti's at-home panel.
KPV is a subcutaneous injection into the abdomen or thigh with a small insulin syringe. Your kit ships with sterile syringes and alcohol prep pads, and the exact dose and schedule are printed on the pharmacy label. Dosing videos are in your account.
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One vial is your monthly supply at the dose your physician prescribes. A fresh vial ships about every 28 days, and the date moves if your physician changes your dose. Store it as the pharmacy label directs, refrigerated.
Once per fill, $229 each time, when the next vial ships. It renews until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account with no cancellation fee.
The compounded KPV with sterile syringes and alcohol prep pads, free tracked shipping in an unbranded box with insulated packaging, the physician review, ongoing physician care and dose adjustments, and unlimited messaging.
Reported side effects of KPV are usually mild: mild redness at injection site; temporary headache (rare). The physician screens your history, medications, and allergies before prescribing, the medication-specific consent lists the known risks, and you can message your physician about anything you notice. Seek emergency care for severe symptoms.
Response varies by person, goal, and dose, and KPV is prescribed for ongoing use rather than a short trial. Your physician sets expectations at approval, tracks how you respond through your account, and adjusts the dose without an appointment.
Any dose change is made by your physician from the chart, without an appointment. Message them through your account if you think your dose should change.
Yes. Add KPV to a plan with another treatment and both go through one assessment and one physician review, shipping together on one schedule. Each keeps its own catalog price. The physician reviews the combination and can adjust it.
No. Compounded KPV is not FDA-approved. It is prepared to your physician's prescription by a state-licensed, FDA-registered 503A pharmacy and every batch is independently tested before release.
Yes, when prescribed by a licensed physician and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy, which is how Pepti provides it in every state it serves. Research-use-only KPV sold without a prescription is labeled not for human use and is a different product.
KPV is a tripeptide (Lysine-Proline-Valine) derived from alpha-MSH. At Pepti it is prescribed to support anti-inflammatory, gut support, immune modulation, skin health. Individual response varies, and your physician sets expectations at approval.
KPV is a tripeptide (Lysine-Proline-Valine) derived from alpha-MSH. It's a potent anti-inflammatory that works through the NF-kB pathway, particularly effective for gut inflammation, IBD, and skin conditions. Compounded KPV is not FDA-approved; it is prescribed off-label by a licensed physician after reviewing your assessment.
KPV is prescribed for anti-inflammatory, gut support, immune modulation, skin health. It is commonly requested by adults with gut inflammation, bloating or an inflammatory bowel pattern their physician is managing; people with inflamed skin or joints; Anyone pairing an anti-inflammatory peptide with BPC-157 for gut repair; patients who want to calm inflammation without steroids. Whether it is appropriate for you is the reviewing physician's decision.
KPV is studied for anti-inflammatory, gut support, immune modulation, skin health. Those are the goals it is prescribed to support at Pepti; results vary by person, dose, and consistency, and no outcome is guaranteed. Your physician tracks how you respond through your account.
KPV is generally not prescribed with: active cancer or history of cancer (unless approved by oncologist); pregnancy or breastfeeding; severe kidney or liver disease; known allergy to the peptide or excipients. The physician screens for these in your intake, and anything that rules KPV out means it is not prescribed and is refunded.
At Pepti. Complete the free assessment, a physician licensed in your state reviews it within 4 hours, and if appropriate KPV is compounded by a state-licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy and shipped free to your door for $229 per month, all-in. Not prescribed means refunded.
Injectable vial: 5 mL at 2 mg/mL, containing 10 mg KPV. Injectable vial: 5 mL at 3 mg/mL, containing 15 mg KPV. One vial is your monthly supply at the prescribed dose, and a fresh one ships about every 28 days.
Not currently. KPV ships as a multi-dose vial with sterile syringes and prep pads. The pepti Pen is available for 10 other treatments.
$229 per month covers the compounded KPV, the physician review, ongoing physician care including dose adjustments and refill review, unlimited messaging, and free tracked shipping. There is no membership, consult, visit, or refill fee; the only separate charges are optional at-home lab panels and a physician-approved dose increase billed at pharmacy cost.
Yes. KPV is on Pepti's live catalog, which lists only treatments a partner pharmacy can compound and ship today. If a physician prescribes it, it ships; if it ever cannot be dispensed, the charge is refunded.
KPV ships to 50 states, free and tracked, in insulated unbranded packaging. Eligibility is confirmed during the assessment from your shipping address.
$229 per month at Pepti. That includes the compounded KPV, the physician review and ongoing care, free tracked shipping, and messaging, with no membership, consult, or visit fee. The price is the same in every state and every refill is the same price.
Pepti supplies KPV as a monthly injectable vial with syringes and prep pads included, one vial per month at $229, prescribed by a licensed physician after a free online assessment and shipped free from a state-licensed, FDA-registered pharmacy in insulated packaging.
Yes. Pepti prescribes KPV online in 50 states after a free assessment reviewed by a physician licensed in your state. It is compounded by an FDA-registered pharmacy and shipped free, $229 per month all-in. Not prescribed means refunded.
Yes. At Pepti the entire process is telehealth: a five-minute online assessment, physician review within 4 hours, then KPV ships from the pharmacy. No clinic visit and no video appointment in most cases. $229 per month, all-in.
Yes, for the real thing. KPV sold without a prescription is research-use-only product labeled not for human use, with no physician, no pharmacy, and no verified testing. Pepti's KPV is physician-prescribed, pharmacy-compounded, batch-tested, and $229 per month including the physician and shipping.
Pepti does, in 50 states, with named board-certified physicians, a state-licensed FDA-registered compounding pharmacy, independent batch testing, and one published all-in price of $229 per month with no membership or consult fee. Refunded if the physician does not prescribe.
It is legal to be prescribed KPV online by a licensed physician and have it dispensed by a licensed pharmacy, which is how Pepti provides it. Buying it as a research chemical without a prescription is a different product and is not for human use. Compounded KPV is not FDA-approved.
$229 per month at Pepti, including the medication, the physician, and shipping. Refills are the same price and there is no membership fee.
Yes. Pepti has no clinics: the assessment, physician review, messaging, dose changes, and refills all happen online, and KPV ships free from the pharmacy to your door in 50 states.
Start the free assessment at hellopepti.com, choose KPV, and answer the health questions. A physician licensed in your state reviews it within 4 hours. If approved, KPV ships within 1-3 business days and arrives in 1-3 more; if not, the $229 is refunded.
No. KPV can be prescribed from the assessment alone at Pepti. If your physician wants labs for your care, they'll ask through your account; upload a lab report from any lab, or order a Pepti at-home panel from $129.
Pepti ships KPV to 50 states, free and tracked, refrigerated in insulated packaging, directly from the pharmacy. Delivery is 1-3 business days after the pharmacy compounds it.
Questions people ask
about KPV (Injectable).
- KPV: What It Is, Where to Get It Prescribed, and What It CostsKPV — 5 mL multi-dose vial, KPV 2 mg/mL (10 mg KPV per vial). Specification, mechanism, dosing, formats, state availability and how to get it prescribed.
- KPV vs BPC-157: Inflammation, Gut and Skin, and Whether to Combine ThemKPV and BPC-157 both come up for gut and inflammation complaints, but one is described around damping inflammatory signalling and the other around repair of the lining and blood supply. A side-by-side of mechanism, evidence, FDA status, dosing, price, and the Pepti blends that contain both.
- KPV Peptide Dosage: How Pepti Prescribes It, in Units, mL and mgThe KPV peptide dosage Pepti prescribes: 0.25 mL (25 units on a U-100 insulin syringe) injected under the skin once daily Monday through Friday, 0.5 mg per dose, 20 doses per vial. Includes a units to mg chart, every Pepti blend that contains KPV, timing, what changes the directions, and side effects.
- KPV Peptide Side Effects: What Is Reported and What to Watch ForA practical reference to KPV peptide side effects: injection-site reactions, early nausea, headache and light-headedness, why skin darkening is not expected, what to report and when, who should not take it, and why there is no human safety data behind any of it.
- KPV Benefits: What the Research Actually ShowsThe benefits claimed for the KPV peptide, one by one, against the research behind each: inflammatory signalling, cytokines, the gut, skin, airway, brain and antimicrobial work. Every finding is from cells or mice; there are no human trials. Plus KPV side effects and how Pepti supplies it.
- Can You Take KPV With Tirzepatide or Semaglutide?KPV and tirzepatide work through unrelated mechanisms and have no described interaction, but nobody has studied them together. Why KPV is not a treatment for GLP-1 nausea or constipation, the gut symptoms that need investigation instead, the KPV blends, and how the schedules fit.
- How Long Does KPV Take to Work? What the Research Measured, and What It Did NotHow long KPV takes to work has never been measured in a person, because there are no human studies of KPV. This page sets out what the cell and mouse studies measured, from a single dose after brain injury to colitis models given oral KPV, why none of it converts into a timeline, and how KPV is taken at Pepti.
- Do You Need a Prescription for KPV? Is It Legal to Buy Online?Yes: injectable KPV for human use is a prescription medication in the US. What the law says, where KPV stands with the FDA after the 2026 changes, what "research use only" and oral KPV products mean, and what a lawful KPV prescription looks like.
- Best Place to Get KPV Online: How to Choose a ProviderThe best place to get KPV online is a provider with a physician licensed in your state, a named 503A pharmacy, published lot testing and one all-in price. A provider checklist for KPV, single-agent versus blends, and what Pepti offers.
- KPV for Women: What the Research Has Looked At, and What to Check FirstWhat research has actually studied about KPV (mouse colitis, skin, airway and brain-injury models, human cell lines, no human trials of any kind), why it is not a hormone and does not tan the skin, the gut red flags women should not treat around, diagnosed inflammatory conditions on treatment, pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility, the cycle and contraception, sport, and how to get it prescribed.
- KPV for Men: What the Research Has Looked At, and What It Is NotWhat research has actually studied about KPV (mouse colitis, skin, airway and brain-injury models, human cell lines, no human trials of any kind), why it is not a hormone, an anabolic or a tanning peptide, using it alongside TRT, fertility, tested sport, the gut red flags men should not prescribe around, and how to get it prescribed.
- Is KPV Banned in Sports? WADA S0 Status, the KPV Blends and Drug TestsKPV is not named on the WADA Prohibited List, but the S0 class covers substances without regulatory approval for human use, and every KPV blend in the catalog contains BPC-157, which is named. What tested athletes need to know, plus workplace testing and FDA status.
- Peptides for Healing: What Is Actually Prescribed, How Each One Works, and What It CostsA complete guide to the peptides used for healing and recovery: what each contains, what it does at which stage of repair, how they are dosed, what they cost, and when a peptide is the wrong tool.
- How Much Do Peptides Cost? Real Monthly Prices and What Drives ThemWhat prescription peptides actually cost per month, why single molecules price differently from four-peptide blends, which costs providers hide behind a low headline, and how to compare.
- How to get KPV prescribed online
- How Much Does KPV Cost?KPV cost in 2026: $229 per month all-in at Pepti — compounded medication, physician review, and shipping included. No membership or consult fees.
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