The Hindu·4 min read·medium
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers
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An FDA advisory panel has recommended easing restrictions on the compounding of certain injectable peptides, despite warnings from agency scientists regarding safety and efficacy. The move is supported by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and industry-linked panel members.
A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven't been shown safe or effective.
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