{
  "id": 19836276,
  "title": "RFK Jr.’s HHS is letting pharmacies sell 6 unproven peptides like the ‘Wolverine stack’ — and no regulator will check what’s in them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/rfk-jr-s-hhs-is-letting-pharmacies-sell-6-unproven-peptides-like-the",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-13T16:17:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/11/13/rfk-jr-hhs-peptides-compounding-pharmacies-wolverine-stack/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pushed the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) to allow specialized pharmacies to begin selling six unproven wellness peptides. These substances, which include BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, and TB-500, have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Despite lacking FDA approval, these compounds are marketed for various health benefits including weight loss, muscle building, and longevity. The FDA has repeatedly warned that there is insufficient data on the safety and efficacy of these peptides, yet the new HHS policy will permit pharmacies to manufacture and sell them due to enforced discretion. The policy effectively permits the sale of these products without the FDA intervening, even if it poses risks to consumers. This stance is likened to the FDA turning a blind eye to ensure the availability of these unregulated substances.",
  "summary": "In July 2026 the committee voted 8-6 to expand access to six peptides: BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax and TB-500.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}