RFK Jr. May Reverse a Peptide Ban He Calls “Illegal.” Former FDA Officials Say He Mischaracterized Their Work.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Health and Human Services Secretary, is considering reversing a 2023 FDA ban on 19 peptide drugs deemed unsafe for compounding pharmacies. Kennedy, a peptide user himself, claims the FDA acted illegally because there was no safety signal. However, former FDA officials dispute this, stating the ban was based on documented safety concerns and that regulations require assessing both safety and effectiveness. They argue reversing the ban would falsely imply safety for untested drugs. The peptides, marketed for benefits like improved physique and energy, have seen increased demand despite limited scientific evidence supporting their safety or effectiveness.
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AI-ExtractedThe agency’s 2023 decision to ban certain peptides was supported by numerous documented safety concerns.
FDA regulations require the agency to assess both safety and effectiveness before approving a substance for compounding.
Kennedy said the FDA acted illegally in 2023 when it categorized 19 peptides as too unsafe for compounders.
FDA deemed 19 peptide drugs too unsafe to be dispensed by compounding pharmacies three years ago.
Demand for the drugs has exploded as influencers have flooded social media with promises of sculpted physiques, glowing skin, etc.
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