Cerebrolysin
A brain-derived peptide mixture studied in neuroprotection and recovery research.
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Observed median price
$153
Every observation
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Not enough listings with 30 days of checks to summarise a change — 0 of 5 qualify so far.
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Active listings
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Independent lab tests
$50–$560
Observed price range
2
Known aliases
Understand this compound
What is Cerebrolysin?
Widely studieda.k.a. FPF-1070A mixture of small protein pieces made from purified pig brain, given as an injection in some countries to support recovery after strokes and in dementia. Not approved in the US.
Good to know: Effect sizes in meta-analyses are modest and inconsistent across trials, and as an animal-tissue-derived biologic it carries a theoretical risk of impurity or immunogenic reaction not present with single, defined peptides.
How does Cerebrolysin work?
The science
A mixture of low-molecular-weight peptide fragments and free amino acids derived from purified pig brain protein, thought to stimulate endogenous neurotrophic factor production and provide direct neurotrophic support.
Mechanism of action from published research — how the molecule behaves, not a claim about any product or any human-use effect.
What is Cerebrolysin researched for?
Studied for stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, and vascular and Alzheimer's dementia.
- Cognitive & moodStudied in memory, focus, mood, and neuroprotection research.
How far has the research gone?
Widely studied — evaluated in 50+ randomized controlled trials and approved in 45+ countries (e.g., Russia, Austria, China, South Korea) for stroke, TBI, and dementia; not FDA-approved in the US.
Where the science stands — an approved drug is not the same as the research-grade material a vendor sells, which is unregulated regardless.
What should I check before buying?
- Independent purity. Look for a third-party COA (Janoshik or MZ) showing a measured purity — not just a number the vendor typed.
- Batch match. The strongest evidence is a certificate for the exact batch you’ll receive, attributed to this vendor — check the cross-verification on the listing.
- Vendor reputation. See how the vendor is talked about in the community before trusting a new name.
Research context only — VialGrade never gives dosing, medical, or human-use guidance.
Current market
The Cerebrolysin market
Every Cerebrolysin listing we track — 5 in all. The standout picks first where the evidence supports them, then the full table, ranked by what a milligram really costs wherever the vendor published a strength we can read.
Open full marketCEREBROLYSIN PEPTIDE 60MG VIAL 60MG
Umbrella LabsC-
$50$0.83/mg-18% vs median
Lowest price per mg that isn't flagged as suspiciously cheap.
UnavailableChecked 11 hours ago
Cerebrolysin 60MG / 10 Vials
Ascend Bio Labs
$560$0.93/mg-9% vs median
Ranked #2 of 5 listings by price per milligram.
In stockChecked 1 month ago
Cerebrolysin 60MG / 3 Vials
Ascend Bio Labs
$179$0.99/mg-3% vs median
Ranked #3 of 5 listings by price per milligram.
In stockChecked 1 month ago
Cerebrolysin 60MG / 2 Vials
Ascend Bio Labs
$126$1.05/mg+3% vs median
Ranked #4 of 5 listings by price per milligram.
In stockChecked 1 month ago
Cerebrolysin 60MG / 1 Vial
Ascend Bio Labs
$70$1.17/mg+14% vs median
Ranked #5 of 5 listings by price per milligram.
In stockChecked 22 days ago
Compare by real cost
Every Cerebrolysin listing, cheapest per mg first
Sticker prices hide the size, so listings are ranked by what a milligram actually costs — with independently tested purity where it exists.
| # | Vendor | Size | Price | Per mg | Tested purity | Real $/active mg | |
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| 1 | Umbrella LabsUnavailable | 60mg total | $50 | $0.83/mg | — | — | View |
| 2 | Ascend Bio Labs | 600mg total60MG / 10 Vials each | $560 | $0.93/mg | — | — | View |
| 3 | Ascend Bio Labs | 180mg total60MG / 3 Vials each | $179 | $0.99/mg | — | — | View |
| 4 | Ascend Bio Labs | 120mg total60MG / 2 Vials each | $126 | $1.05/mg | — | — | View |
| 5 | Ascend Bio Labs | 60mg total | $70 | $1.17/mg | — | — | View |
Open the full Cerebrolysin market
Real $/active mg divides the price-per-mg by the measured purity — the honest cost of the actual peptide, so a 90%-pure vial isn’t compared as if it were 99%. Too cheap? flags a listing far below the market rate — often underdosing or a fake, not a deal. The crown marks the cheapest non-outlier; best value marks the lowest real cost per active mg. A vendor shown as Unavailable or Low stock is priced here but not currently buyable.
What the research says
Scientific evidence & regulatory status
What the published literature actually shows about Cerebrolysin — separate from any vendor’s marketing. Each finding links to its paper. This is education, not medical or dosing advice.
Regulatory status
No FDA-approved drug
Not FDA-approved and holds no EU-wide marketing authorization from the EMA; a porcine brain-derived peptide preparation authorized nationally in individual countries (Austria has licensed it since 1996) and still trialed there for stroke.
Research-use-only — not FDA-approved
Sold “for research use only,” this compound is not FDA-approved for human use and has not been evaluated for safety, purity, or sterility in people. It is generally not a scheduled controlled substance, so buying it as a research chemical is typically not itself a drug crime — but marketing or using it as a drug is not lawful, and it is not a dietary supplement.
General information, not legal or medical advice. VialGrade sells nothing and encourages no human use.
Research notes aren’t product proof
Research summaries describe published literature and market data only. They do not establish the identity, quality, safety, or legal status of any listed physical product.