Safety & Legality
FDA and Peptides: What's Approved, What's Banned, What's in the Gray Zone
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Detailed breakdown of FDA's peptide classifications — approved medications, banned substances, and gray areas.
Which peptides are FDA-approved?
FDA-approved peptides include: Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), Tesamorelin (Egrifta), PT-141 (Vyleesi). Gray zone: BPC-157, TB-500, most research peptides. Recently restricted: various GH secretagogues. Always verify current status as regulations change.