Where to buy
Where to buy Melanotan-1 in the UK
Melanotan-1 (afamelanotide) is a synthetic alpha-MSH analogue. It is licensed in the EU under the brand name Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria, but NOT UK-licensed under MHRA. The MHRA has issued public-health warnings about unlicensed Melanotan products sold for tanning. PeptideClear lists UK retailers stocking it for completeness but does not recommend buying.
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What it is
Melanotan-1 is a synthetic alpha-MSH analogue with MHRA public-health warnings against unlicensed tanning use.
Caveats before buying
- · MHRA has issued public-health warnings about unlicensed Melanotan products.
- · PeptideClear does not recommend buying. Listed for editorial completeness.
- · EU-licensed as Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria only, not for tanning.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melanotan-1 legal in the UK?
It is not UK-licensed by the MHRA. The MHRA has issued warnings about unlicensed Melanotan products sold for tanning. EU has a licensed version (Scenesse) for a specific rare-disease indication only.
Is this the same as Melanotan-2?
No. Melanotan-1 and Melanotan-2 are different molecules with different safety profiles. Melanotan-2 carries additional MHRA warnings.
PeptideClear does not sell, dispense, prescribe, or recommend Melanotan-1 for any specific person. This page is editorial commentary on the UK retail landscape, ranked by Certificate of Analysis Trust tier. Every research peptide on this page is sold under research-use-only framing.
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