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Octreotide

Somatostatin analogue

Prescription (specialist)

What it is

A synthetic somatostatin analogue that suppresses several hormones, including growth hormone.

What the evidence shows

Strong clinical evidence for its approved, specialist indications.

Safety & reported risks

Managed by specialists; side effects can include gastrointestinal effects and gallstones with longer use.

Status in Australia

A registered prescription medicine, used in specialist settings for conditions such as acromegaly and certain neuroendocrine tumours.

How it’s lawfully accessed

Specialist-led prescription, scoped tightly to its approved indications.

Related peptides

LanreotideSomatostatin analoguePrescription (specialist)SomatropinRecombinant human growth hormonePrescription medicine

Sources & further reading

This entry is general information about Octreotide, 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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