RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban

A legal challenge by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. compels the FDA to re-examine its 2023 ban on a dozen unproven peptide therapies, despite a lack of new supporting evidence. | Contesto: cronaca

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• RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is being forced to reconsider its 2023 ban on a dozen specific peptide compounds, following a formal legal challenge from independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has agreed to a review of its decision to place these peptides on its "bulk substances list" of substances prohibited for compounding, a move that effectively blocked their use by specialized pharmacies. The development, confirmed by regulatory filings, marks a significant procedural shift, though it does not immediately lift the ban. The peptides in question, which include substances like BPC-157, AOD-9604, and epitalon, are short chains of amino acids. They have been marketed for a wide range of unapproved uses, from anti-aging and injury recovery to weight loss and cognitive enhancement. The FDA's initial 2023 action was a direct response to what it described as a concerning proliferation of these products, which were being compounded and sold without the rigorous clinical trials required for FDA approval. The agency stated at the time that there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate the safety or effectiveness of these peptides for their advertised purposes, posing potential risks to patients. Kennedy's challenge, filed under the FDA's administrative petition process, argues that the agency's blanket prohibition was overly broad and failed to consider the potential benefits of allowing individualized access through the regulated compounding pathway. Compounding pharmacies, which create customized medications, operate under a different regulatory framework than mass-produced pharmaceuticals. Kennedy, a longtime critic of federal health agencies and a proponent of alternative therapies, has publicly touted the benefits of several peptides, framing the FDA's ban as an unnecessary restriction on medical freedom and patient choice. Critically, the push for reconsideration appears to be rooted in legal and procedural arguments rather than new scientific data. The source material indicates no new safety or efficacy studies have emerged to challenge the FDA's original assessment. Public...

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