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Monday, October 19, 2026● Updated 12:00 PM ET
Policy & Law

HHS moves to loosen limits on compounded peptide shots

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HHS sent the White House a plan that would let pharmacies temporarily make some popular peptides, including BPC-157, which FDA had called too risky to compound. FDA staff say none have been proven safe or effective in people. Be cautious with online peptide offers.

Source: STAT

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