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Thursday, October 29, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Policy & Law

What HHS's peptide policy does and doesn't do

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The interim policy is a draft enforcement decision, not a law or FDA approval, and HHS says it can revisit it if safety problems arise. It lasts until FDA finishes rules on which ingredients pharmacies may use. A patient-safety group urged HHS to hold off. Comments are open for two weeks after the Oct. 30 notice.

Source: Becker's Hospital Review

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