STAT+: HHS green lights six peptides, despite concerns from FDA scientists

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HHS opens peptide floodgates, despite concerns from FDA scientists

The Trump administration is giving the peptide craze a regulatory boost. HHS issued a policy allowing licensed pharmacies and physicians to temporarily compound six experimental peptides, including the popular injury-recovery duo BPC-157 and TB-500, without fear of federal enforcement, STAT’s Margaret Manto writes. This comes despite objections from FDA career scientists who say there’s scant evidence the substances are safe or effective.