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RFK Jr. unilaterally gives the OK for some unapproved peptides.

The Verge •
October 28, 2026 • 06:32 PM
• By Victoria Song
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Oh boy. This move refers to BPC-157, TB-500, Mots-C, KPV, epitalon, and semax. A document outlining the decision indicates that this seems to be the Health Secretary’s call, even though FDA scientists advised against it in July. This broadens access, but still requires a patient-specific prescription and adverse reporting. [Link: Kennedy to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/28/health/peptides-kennedy-fda.html | nytimes.com]

RFK Jr. unilaterally gives the OK for some unapproved peptides.

Oh boy. This move refers to BPC-157, TB-500, Mots-C, KPV, epitalon, and semax. A document outlining the decision indicates that this seems to be the Health Secretary’s call, even though FDA scientists advised against it in July. This broadens access, but still requires a patient-specific prescription and adverse reporting.

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