# Peptide sellers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overriding FDA

https://mins.news/en/item/119939

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-28 22:17 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/peptide-peddlers-cheer-as-rfk-jr-unilaterally-grants-access-overruling-fda/

> Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has issued a rule allowing specialty pharmacies to sell six peptide drugs, overriding FDA scientists. They say evidence of effectiveness is insufficient and the drugs may be dangerous. The policy does not change the peptides’ regulatory status, but HHS says it will stop enforcing restrictions on compounding pharmacies that produce them.

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