A draft HHS policy would ease access to six unapproved peptides through smaller compounding pharmacies, subject to testing and reporting requirements. FDA scientists have raised concerns about the evidence for their safety and effectiveness.
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HHS is allowing compounding pharmacies to make six unapproved peptides while it pursues a formal rule change. FDA scientific staff raised safety concerns, while Kennedy argues pharmacy access could reduce reliance on gray-market products.