FDA Scientists Find Insufficient Evidence for Peptides, Undercutting RFK Jr.'s Push for Expanded Access
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Rachael Robertson
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FDA career scientists have determined there is insufficient evidence to support the safety and efficacy of peptides being considered for production by compounding pharmacies, undercutting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push to expand access to these substances. The findings come ahead of a July 23-24 Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee (PCAC) meeting, which RFK Jr. recently stacked with peptide-friendly members.
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· 2 pulledFDA career scientists determined there isn't adequate evidence to support any of the ones under consideration for production by compounding pharmacies.
Undercutting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent push to expand access to peptides...
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