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Federal Regulations October 25, 2026

FDA Submits Interim Peptide Compounding Policy for White House Review: What Pharmacies Should Know

Overview of the Regulatory Action According to a client alert from the law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, the U.S.

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Federal Regulations October 25, 2026

Pharmacists Must Guide Peptide Talks Pending FDA Action | NCPA 2026

Pharmacists Must Guide Peptide Talks Pending FDA Action, NCPA 2026 Session Signals Pharmacists are being urged to take a proactive role in counseling patients on peptide therapies even as the Food an...

Federal Regulations October 25, 2026

Houston Pharmacy Behind Recalled Compounded Tirzepatide Vials Drew 14 FDA Inspection Observations, Including Exposed Skin and Research-Grade Ingredients

Houston Compounding Pharmacy Faces Scrutiny After FDA Finds 14 Violations Tied to Recalled Tirzepatide Vials A Houston-based compounding pharmacy linked to a recall of compounded tirzepatide injectab...

Industry News October 25, 2026

Apothecary Pharma recalls compounded tirzepatide and NAD+ vials over sterility concerns

Apothecary Pharma Recalls Compounded Tirzepatide and NAD+ Vials Over Sterility Concerns Apothecary Pharma has issued a recall of compounded tirzepatide and NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) in...

Industry News October 25, 2026

North Carolina Compounder Recalls Tirzepatide Vials…

North Carolina Compounder Recalls Tirzepatide Vials Amid Ongoing Scrutiny of Compounded GLP-1 Products A compounding pharmacy based in North Carolina has issued a recall of tirzepatide vials, accordi...

Industry News October 25, 2026

Twenty AGs Issue Letter on Chinese-Sourced Ingredients in Some Compounded GLP-1s and Peptides

Twenty State Attorneys General Raise Alarms Over Chinese-Sourced Ingredients in Compounded GLP-1 Drugs A coalition of twenty state attorneys general has issued a letter addressing concerns about Chin...

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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