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RFK Jr. pushes peptide deregulation; FDA scientists cite lack of safety evidence

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Aria Bendix

4d ago· 6 min readenNews

Summary

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to deregulate several peptides, making them more accessible through compounding pharmacies. However, FDA scientists argue there is insufficient evidence on the safety and effectiveness of these molecules, with some never having been studied in humans. The FDA is set to present its findings at an upcoming advisory committee meeting to assess whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to produce seven specific peptides.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has advocated for deregulating a number of peptides, but scientists at the Food and Drug Administration say there's insufficient evidence to recommend their use.
The FDA scientists are set to present their conclusions next month at an FDA advisory committee meeting that will assess whether to allow compounding pharmacies to produce seven different peptides.
Some have not been studied in humans.
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The health secretary has advocated for deregulating more peptides, but FDA scientists point to a lack of data about their safety and effectiveness. Some have not been studied in humans.

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