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What changed, and when

FDA, DEA and WADA actions that change how peptides may be made, prescribed or used in sport. Each story is dated by when the action happened and links to the notice, letter or list it is based on.

By Living+. Last updated October 28, 2026.

October 2026

  1. HHS

    HHS interim policy covers 6 peptides for compounding

    On Oct 28, 2026 HHS said it will not act against 503A compounding of BPC-157, Epitalon, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax and TB-500 under conditions. Not FDA approval.

September 2026

  1. WADA

    WADA 2027 List names peptides as S0 examples

    WADA published its 2027 Prohibited List in September 2026, in force January 1, 2027. S0 now names peptides as examples. GLP-1 status is unchanged.

July 2026

  1. FDA

    FDA advisers review seven peptides for compounding

    FDA's compounding advisers met July 23-24, 2026 on BPC-157, KPV, TB-500, MOTS-c, emideltide, Semax and Epitalon. FDA staff proposed against all seven.

May 2026

  1. FDA

    FDA proposes keeping GLP-1s off the 503B bulks list

    A May 1, 2026 FDA notice proposes leaving semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide off the 503B bulks list. Comments closed July 30, 2026.

April 2026

  1. FDA

    Most peptides leave FDA's Category 2 list

    FDA's Category 2 list now names only kisspeptin-10 and ibutamoren from this site. BPC-157, TB-500 and others left after nominators withdrew.

March 2026

  1. FDA

    FDA warns 30 telehealth firms over compounded GLP-1 ads

    On March 3, 2026, FDA announced 30 warning letters to telehealth firms over claims that compounded GLP-1s match approved drugs or hide who makes them.

December 2025

  1. DEA

    DEA telemedicine flexibilities run through 2026

    DEA and HHS extended telemedicine prescribing of controlled medications through December 31, 2026. None of the peptides on this site is DEA controlled.