Frequently Asked Questions.

Most companies in this space are selling supplements, reselling unverified compounds, or operating through regulatory gray areas. Starast sources exclusively from US-licensed 503(a) and 503(b) pharmacies — the same regulatory framework that governs commercial drug manufacturers. Every product is dispensed under physician supervision and comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), accessible via QR code, verifying the purity and potency of that specific batch. It’s not wellness branding. It’s clinical precision.

A 503(a) pharmacy compounds medications for individual patients with a valid prescription — patient-specific, physician-ordered. A 503(b) pharmacy operates under FDA oversight similar to drug manufacturers, producing larger batches under strict sterility and quality standards. Most compound pharmacies operate outside these designations entirely. Starast works exclusively within the 503(a) and 503(b) framework, which means what you receive has been produced under federal regulatory standards — not a supplement loophole.

The cheap peptides sold online are research chemicals — produced for laboratory use, not human consumption. They’re unregulated, their purity is unverified, and their dosing is inconsistent. Starast products are pharmaceutical-grade peptides compounded by 503(a) & 503(b) licensed pharmacies under physician oversight complete with COA. The difference isn’t branding. It’s the regulatory and quality standard under which the product was made.

Because they’re not the same product. Most low-cost peptides you see online are research chemicals — produced for laboratory use, not human consumption. They’re unregulated, their purity is unverified, and their dosing is inconsistent. Starast peptides are pharmaceutical-grade peptides compounded by US-licensed 503(a) or 503(b) pharmacies under physician supervision, with batch-verified purity via Certificate of Analysis — those cost more. The price difference reflects the regulatory framework, clinical oversight, and quality standard under which the product was made. You’re not paying for the same thing at a higher price. You’re paying for a fundamentally different product.

A COA is a document from an independent or in-house lab that verifies the purity and potency of a specific batch of medication. It tells you exactly what’s in the product — and what isn’t. Every Starast product comes with a COA accessible via QR code. You can verify the compound you received matches what was prescribed and dispensed. Most peptide providers can’t offer this because their products aren’t produced under a framework that requires it.

It depends on the product. Many Starast products can be ordered and shipped directly — no prescription or physician visit required. For products that do require a prescription, we make that process straightforward: Starast connects you with a licensed physician and coordinates any necessary lab work. You don’t need to come in with your own doctor or navigate the process alone. Either way, what you receive is pharmaceutical-grade, sourced from licensed US pharmacies, and verified for purity and potency.

It depends on what you’re purchasing. Many products can be ordered directly through our shop with no consultation needed — select, purchase, and it ships to you. For products that require physician oversight, the process is straightforward: you start with a consultation through the Starast platform, a treatment plan is developed based on your goals and labs, a prescription is issued and sent to a 503(a) & 503(b) licensed pharmacy, and your medication ships directly to you with a Certificate of Analysis. Ongoing support is included.

Starast offers physician-supervised programs in peptide therapy, hormone optimization, weight management, and longevity protocols. Programs are personalized — what you receive is based on your labs, goals, and clinical evaluation, not a one-size menu. If you already know what you want, you can also purchase specific products directly through our shop without going through a full program. Visit our Programs page for current offerings.

Starast operates a physician-supervised model that includes remote consultation and evaluation. Whether that meets the legal definition of telemedicine varies by state. What doesn’t vary: every patient is evaluated by a licensed physician before any prescription is issued. This isn’t a subscription box. It’s a clinical program delivered with the convenience of remote access where permitted.

Starast serves patients nationwide across the majority of US states. Availability is subject to state-specific regulations governing compounding pharmacy dispensing and physician prescribing. Contact us directly if you have questions about your state — coverage expands as regulations allow.