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Industry News September 20, 2026

Empower Pharmacy Lawsuit: Updated Sept 2026 Claims

Empower Pharmacy Faces Updated Legal Claims as Litigation Continues Into September 2026 Empower Pharmacy, one of the nation's largest compounding pharmacies and a major supplier of compounded semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other peptide-based therapies, is again in the legal spotlight following repo...

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Federal Regulations September 13, 2026

‘Peptide Party’ in Bengaluru cancelled after FDA raises regulatory, safety concerns

‘Peptide Party’ Event in Bengaluru Called Off Amid FDA Scrutiny A gathering billed as a “Peptide Party” scheduled to take place in Bengaluru has been cancelled after regulatory and safety con...

Legal Analysis September 13, 2026

August 17, 2026: Appeals court finds imported medications have “material, not theoretical” differences

Appeals Court Ruling Reinforces Scrutiny of Imported Medications, Citing "Material, Not Theoretical" Risks A federal appeals court has issued a ruling affirming that medications imported from outside...

Industry News September 13, 2026

RFK Says 14 Banned Peptides Are Coming Back Legal. GHK-Cu Is One of Them, But There's a Catch Nobody's Talking About

RFK Jr. Signals Return of 14 Banned Peptides, But Regulatory Fine Print Raises Questions Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....

Federal Regulations September 6, 2026

The Best FDA Decision On Peptide Authorization Isn’t Yes Or No

The Best FDA Decision On Peptide Authorization Isn't Yes Or No The Food and Drug Administration's approach to regulating therapeutic peptides has reached an inflection point, and according to a recen...

Federal Regulations September 6, 2026

Phoenix doctor urges caution as FDA moves to regulate popular peptides

Phoenix Doctor Urges Caution as FDA Moves to Regulate Popular Peptides A Phoenix-based physician is warning consumers to exercise caution amid growing regulatory scrutiny of peptide therapies, as the...

Peptide Law Database

United States

Gray Area

Most peptides are unscheduled but regulated by FDA. Sale for human use without approval is illegal. Research use generally permitted.

Canada

Restricted

Peptides are regulated under the Food and Drugs Act. Many require prescription or are classified as Schedule F drugs.

United Kingdom

Restricted

Most peptides are prescription-only medicines (POM) regulated by MHRA. Personal importation limits may apply.

Australia

Restricted

TGA regulates peptides under the Poisons Standard. Many are Schedule 4 (prescription only) with strict import controls.

European Union

Restricted

EMA provides oversight with member state implementation. Most therapeutic peptides require prescription across EU.

Mexico

Legal

Many peptides available without prescription through pharmacies. COFEPRIS regulates but enforcement varies.

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