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A Threat to Health Freedom: FDA’s New Regulations on Therapeutic Peptides

The FDA’s new guidance restricts access to therapeutic peptides, favoring Big Pharma and limiting health freedom. Efforts are underway to restore patient access.
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A Threat to Health Freedom: FDA’s New Regulations on Therapeutic Peptides
J Broad MD | SSRP Certified Specialist
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Peptides have been hailed for their potential benefits in treating a wide range of conditions, from weight loss and anti-aging to managing chronic illnesses like Irritable Bowel Syndrome and even combating cancer.

However, the recent actions of the FDA have sent shockwaves through the world of peptide medicine. Last September, the FDA issued new guidance that reclassified 17 commonly used therapeutic peptides, including BPC-157, epitalon, and thymosin alpha-1 (Ta1), adding them to the Category 2 Bulk Drug Substance list.

This move effectively bars compounding pharmacies from creating and distributing these peptide-based therapies, limiting access for patients who rely on these innovative treatments.

As the peptide industry, healthcare providers, and patients struggle with this decision, the FDA simultaneously approved a peptide-based drug for weight loss produced by Eli Lilly, a major pharmaceutical company.

Notably, Big Pharma drugs that include these reclassified peptides as key ingredients remain unaffected by the new regulations, raising questions about fairness and potential bias toward large pharmaceutical companies.

Understanding the Recategorization

The FDA regularly reviews substances proposed for inclusion in the Bulk Drugs List, which contains FDA-approved substances allowed for compounding into medications.

By classifying these 17 peptides as Category 2 substances, the FDA has made them inaccessible to patients and providers, despite their potential benefits.

For instance, studies suggest that GHK-Copper may have potent anti-aging effects, AOD-9604 could assist in weight loss, and BPC-157 may help treat central nervous system disorders, gastric ulcers, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Thymosin alpha-1, a peptide naturally occurring in the human thymus gland, has been approved in 30 countries outside the U.S. for treating hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and managing cancer-related symptoms.

The FDA justifies this recategorization by citing concerns over safety, including insufficient safety data, the presence of impurities, and the potential for adverse immune responses.

However, the lack of extensive data does not necessarily indicate a lack of safety. Available research suggests these peptides are well-tolerated, and reputable compounding pharmacies with good manufacturing practices can minimize the risks of impurities.

The Impact on Health Freedom

This FDA decision has significant implications for health freedom, limiting patients’ ability to choose their preferred form of medical care without interference.

One article in the monthly journal U.S. Pharmacist argued, “If the patient wants to take the chance, is able to pay for the drug and is willing to waive liability, shouldn’t he or she be allowed access anyway?”

By banning these peptides, the FDA restricts providers from offering a broader range of care options and patients from accessing treatments that suit them best.

The Role of Big Pharma

The FDA’s guidance on peptides raises concerns about the influence of Big Pharma.

The agency is largely funded by the pharmaceutical companies it regulates, and by restricting compounding pharmacies and small clinics from the market, the FDA allows Big Pharma to dominate the peptide therapeutics industry, which was valued at $42.70 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow by 6% CAGR by 2032.

Historically, the FDA has targeted alternative medicines and independent clinics and pharmacies that provide more affordable alternatives to costly Big Pharma drugs.

A 2011 article in U.S. Pharmacist highlighted the FDA’s attempts to restrict compounding pharmacies, potentially expanding its regulatory power at the expense of state rights.

Moreover, according to Science, Big Pharma has provided substantial financial incentives to FDA advisers to secure drug approvals, further fueling public skepticism about the FDA’s impartiality.

This skepticism is justified when considering that drugs like Thymalfasin, an FDA-approved peptide drug made from thymosin alpha-1, remain on the market without issue despite the new regulations.

What Can Be Done

Although the FDA’s decision is not a permanent ban, it casts a shadow over the continued availability of these peptides.

However, there are steps the public can take to safeguard access to these treatments. Donating to the Peptide Legal Fund, which supports research, legal resources, and advocacy efforts, can help urge the FDA to reevaluate the classification of these Category 2 peptides.

In conclusion, the FDA’s new guidance on therapeutic peptides represents a significant challenge to health freedom, favoring Big Pharma at the expense of patients and providers.

Advocacy and legal efforts are crucial to ensure these potentially life-saving therapies remain accessible.

The ban on peptides is just one example of ongoing threats to our medical freedom and patient autonomy in America. Government regulations increasingly dictate which treatments providers and patients can access, instead of allowing individualized, informed decisions between patients and their healthcare providers.

Patients, not the government, should have the ultimate authority over their care choices. By donating to efforts aimed at reversing this peptide recategorization, you not only help save lives but also protect your right to access innovative medical therapies and choose the best path to wellness for yourself.

You can actively help by signing this petition below and or donate to the cause.

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