#Peptides

Richard Norton’s death was triggered by injections of two unapproved peptides, an Australian coroner found. He had been taking double his prescribed dose.

Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting prescribed but unapproved CJC1295 and ipamorelin

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps Wednesday that could open up access to certain unapproved peptide drugs that are being promoted for wellness.

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Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

Six unproven peptides popular with MAHA now under "enforcement discretion policy."

HHS is pausing legal action against compounding pharmacies that make certain peptides, effectively allowing them to offer the unapproved drugs immediately.

Food and Drug Administration officials warned that agency staffers had major safety concerns and wouldn't support a regulation deeming them safe.

The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.

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

As peptide compounds like GLP-1 drugs become more popular, the Trump administration is easing access

Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the federal health department will allow certain peptides to be compounded.