USABC NewsWED 28 OCT 2026 / 5:46 PM CDT

Some wellness peptides will become widely available, HHS says

"The policy does not ... establish clinical safety and effectiveness," HHS said.

The Health and Human Service said Wednesday it will temporarily allow compounding pharmacies to make six peptides available by prescription.

The peptides include BPC-157, TB-500, epitalon, MOTS-c, KPV and semax. The substances have been promoted online for anything from tissue repair to better skin. Some also promote longevity, though scientific evidence on these claims remains unclear.

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