HHS implements interim policy for compounding specific unapproved peptides

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Published: 2026-10-30
Category: health
Source: AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an interim policy allowing state-licensed pharmacies, federal facilities, and physicians to compound six unapproved peptides, including BPC-157, without federal enforcement. This aims to regulate the market by requiring patient-specific prescriptions, traceable ingredients, quality testing, and safety reporting, offering a controlled alternative to unregulated online sales.

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