Retatrutide API manufacturers

Retatrutide is an investigational GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist developed by Eli Lilly; it is not an approved drug.

10 listed companies hold an active US Type II Drug Master File for Retatrutide API, based in China (10). 3 have a regulator record of GMP manufacturing, and 1 carries an open FDA warning letter.

Ordered by score. Scores follow the published rules and are not affected by paid placement. Updated 2026-11-13.

Retatrutide API DMF holders (10)

Source: FDA Drug Master File list. Holding a DMF is a regulatory filing, not an FDA approval.

High
GMP

Jiangsu peptide CDMO and generic API supplier with large automated SPPS capacity; states it has passed four US FDA inspections. Holds US DMFs for 9 peptide APIs.

Model
CDMO
Manufacturer?
Yes
GMP CertifiedIn-House ProductionWholesaleInternational Shipping
Hybio Pharmaceutical
Shenzhen, China
High
GMP

Chinese peptide drug manufacturer producing APIs and finished products.

Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
GMP CertifiedIn-House Production

Shanghai bulk peptide maker supplying wholesalers; holds US DMFs for bremelanotide, semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesale
Medium

Putian, Fujian peptide API maker founded in 2019 by New Hope and Taiwan's Genovior, focused on GLP-1 APIs. Holds US DMFs for semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesaleInternational Shipping

Zunyi, Guizhou peptide manufacturer offering development and kg-scale production; holds active US DMFs for tirzepatide and other peptides.

Model
CDMO
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionCDMO ServicesUS DMF HolderResearch Peptides

Hangzhou peptide API maker and CDMO founded in 2019, supplying therapeutic and cosmetic peptides. Holds US DMFs for linaclotide, semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
CDMO
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesaleInternational Shipping

Nanjing supplier of insulin and metabolic peptide APIs with technology transfer services; US DMFs for semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesale

Leshan-based peptide producer founded in 2015 with SPPS and LPPS lines; holds US DMFs for eptifibatide, semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesaleCustom Synthesis

Nantong company founded in 2020 that makes peptides by biosynthesis and offers peptide CMC development. Holds US DMFs for semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Model
CDMO
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesaleInternational Shipping
GMP

Harbin peptide API maker founded in 2011. Holds US DMFs for 11 peptide APIs. FDA issued it a CGMP warning letter in May 2026 that remains open.

Notice: open regulatory issue
Model
Manufacturer
Manufacturer?
Yes
In-House ProductionWholesaleInternational Shipping

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Frequently asked questions

Who manufactures Retatrutide API?

Companies holding active US DMFs for Retatrutide include Sinopep-Allsino Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hybio Pharmaceutical, El-Peptido (Shanghai) Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Fujian Genohope Biotech Ltd, Guizhou Utide Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Thinheal Pharma-Tech Co., Ltd., Nanjing Cellnuo Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Sichuan Jisheng Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xiushi Biopharma (Nantong) Co., Ltd. and Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd.. Other manufacturers may supply it without a US DMF.

Where are Retatrutide API manufacturers based?

Among listed DMF holders: China (10).

Do any Retatrutide API holders have FDA warning letters?

Harbin Jixianglong Biotech Co., Ltd. has an open FDA warning letter, shown on the listing and in the FDA enforcement tracker.

Does a DMF mean the API is FDA approved?

No. FDA reviews a DMF when a drug application references it and does not approve DMFs on their own.