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

October 28, 2026, 6:06 PM

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.

The HHS announcement cites safety and freedom as reasons for the decision.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during an event on screen time harm in children at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C., Sept.…