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Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took steps Wednesday that could open up access to certain unapproved peptide drugs that are being promoted for wellness.

The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.

"The policy does not ... establish clinical safety and effectiveness," HHS said.

A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with its development.

Health NZ handed out 2300 kits to 190 pharmacies in six weeks.

<p>Under the new policy, compounded combinations of these unproven peptides can now be dispensed by certain pharmacies</p>

HHS is pausing legal action against compounding pharmacies that make certain peptides, effectively allowing them to offer the unapproved drugs immediately.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Wednesday acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Food and Drug Administration scientific staffers had little input on the decision and opposed the changes, according to six people familiar with its development.

Hospitals across Victoria are seeing a rising number of people suffering life-threatening allergic reactions to injectables made popular via social media.

As peptides gain popularity among some wellness influencers and federal government officials, doctors share what you need to know.