US Health Secretary Permits Wider Access to Unapproved Peptide Injections

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 01:05

US Health Secretary Kennedy opens access to some unapproved peptides - Reuters — US Health Secretary Permits Wider Access to Unapproved Peptide Injections

The US Health Secretary, Kennedy, has allowed broader access to unlicensed peptide injections, permitting pharmacies to supply them. Recent reports include a coroner's inquiry into a peptide-related death and a fatal incident involving a dodgy peptide in Melbourne. The FDA has disagreed with the Trump administration's decision to simplify peptide access.

“The US Health Secretary, Kennedy, has allowed broader access to unlicensed peptide injections, permitting pharmacies to supply them,” — Priya Delgado, senior market analyst at Kesstone Cliff Advisory, told our newsroom.

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Oct 28 — The US Health Secretary, Kennedy, has allowed broader access to unlicensed peptide injections, permitting phar...

Oct 29 — The FDA has disagreed with the Trump administration's decision to simplify peptide access....

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