Is it uncommon for pediatricians to prescribe hgh?

Yes growth hormone: Hgh is a potent hormone and should only be prescribed by specialists in endocrinology and then for very specific fda approved indications unless the child is enrolled in an approved clinical trials.

They don't: A pediatric endocrinologist is trained to evaluate/treat kids who may require gh. Pediatricians typically refer such patients to pediatric endocrinologists when that concern arises.

I never did or would: This med is easier to get now after they figured how to make it. Which leads to a potential for abuse. Even lab made med will run you 15k/yr in cost and may never be covered by insurers. Pediatric endocrinologists are trained to identify those cases where use is warranted. If so it might get covered.