As of June 2026, AOD-9604 is listed as Nominated but Withdrawn , meaning it is no longer actively under Category 2 nomination
This can lead to B12 deficiency, which can cause many symptoms such as numbness, weakness, abnormal gait, memory loss, depression, and anemia among many others (No Stomach for Cancer, 2023)
Laboratory evaluation typically shows elevated TSH, low free thyroxine (fT4), and increased TPOAb titers, while thyroid ultrasound reveals diffuse hypoechogenicity and heterogeneous parenchymal texture
So why is it so popular
Common Prescription Brands and Their Compositions There are many Vitamin B12 injection brands available
AOD9604 appears to stimulate proteoglycan and collagen synthesis in chondrocytes through growth factor signaling pathways distinct from its lipolytic mechanism, supporting cartilage matrix repair in joint models