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Understand the different categories of peptide products and their evidence.

Peptide describes a type of molecule. It does not tell you whether a product is approved, effective or appropriate for human use.

Separate the product from its evidence

CategoryWhat to checkRead more
Approved peptide medicinesThe exact product, indication, route and country of approvalDrug profiles
Investigational medicinesStudy design, published results and legitimate access criteriaRetatrutide access
Compounded productsApplicable pharmacy rules, substance and route; compounded drugs are not FDA-approvedUS compounding distinctions
Research-only productsHuman evidence and product identity; a seller’s label is not an approvalProduct-quality concerns

The FDA explains that compounded drugs are not FDA-approved. An advisory recommendation, an interim compounding category and drug approval are different regulatory steps. The peptide legality guide tracks those distinctions with dated sources.

For the science behind the categories, see peptides and GLP-1 medicines. For named treatments, use the GLP-1 class guide.

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