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FDA panel to review peptides, potentially opening $3B market

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A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel is set to review seven peptides, potentially paving the way for their legal production and sale. The current market for these unproven substances operates in a regulatory gray area, with an estimated value of $3 billion. Companies like Empower Pharmacy and Strive Pharmacy are poised to enter this market if the FDA approves the peptides, which could significantly boost their business. However, concerns remain about the safety and efficacy of these peptides, with some public health groups and FDA staff recommending against expanded access. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Amy Feldman, Forbes Staff ·

    Peptides May Soon Be Legal. These Companies Are Ready To Cash In

    With an FDA panel expected to recommend legal production of as many as seven peptides this week, compounding pharmacies and telehealth companies are preparing for the coming bonanza.

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