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Calcitonin (salmon)

Calcium-regulating peptide

Prescription medicine

What it is

A peptide hormone that lowers blood calcium, available as a synthetic salmon calcitonin.

What the evidence shows

Evidence supports specific uses; long-term use has been restricted after safety review.

Safety & reported risks

Prescriber-managed; long-term use has been limited due to a reviewed safety signal.

Status in Australia

A registered prescription medicine for specific indications; use has narrowed following safety reviews.

How it’s lawfully accessed

Prescription-only for its remaining approved indications.

Related peptides

TeriparatideParathyroid hormone (1-34) analoguePrescription (specialist)

Sources & further reading

This entry is general information about Calcitonin (salmon), not a recommendation to use it. We don’t provide dosing, protocols or sourcing. Speak to a registered practitioner.

Written by The Peptides.au editorial team
Editorial review Checked against current TGA, ARTG and AHPRA public guidance
Last updated 1 June 2026

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