Can You Get BPC-157 Again? What the HHS Peptide Decision Means
If you’ve been following peptides, you may know that BPC-157 and several other popular peptides became very hard to get from a licensed pharmacy in 2023. That changed at the end of October 2026. Here’s what happened, what it means for you, and how to get started safely.
What changed?
In late October 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a policy that once again allows licensed compounding pharmacies to prepare several peptides for individual patients with a valid prescription. The policy covers BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c and KPV, among others.
The policy is temporary: it applies while the FDA completes its review of these substances. That’s an important detail, and it’s why we’ll keep this page and our peptides page updated as the rules evolve.
Why were these peptides unavailable?
Compounding pharmacies can only use certain bulk ingredients. In 2023, the FDA placed BPC-157 and a number of other peptides in a category of substances it said raised potential safety concerns, which effectively stopped licensed pharmacies from compounding them.
That didn’t make the demand go away. Many people turned to products sold online as “research chemicals” and labeled “not for human use.” Those products aren’t made in licensed pharmacies, and nobody checks their purity, strength or sterility. Getting peptides back into licensed pharmacies, with a provider involved, is a safer path.
Which peptides are available now?
At Elevera Health, four newly available peptides are ready to prescribe, with orders shipping starting in mid-November:
- BPC-157 (injection): based on a protein found in stomach fluid and studied mostly in animals for tendon, ligament, muscle and gut repair
- TB-500 (injection): a fragment of thymosin beta-4, a protein involved in tissue repair
- MOTS-c (injection): a peptide made by your mitochondria, studied for its role in metabolism
- KPV (capsules): a tiny peptide studied for its role in calming inflammation, especially in the gut
Two more peptides are expected in December. We also continue to offer sermorelin and GHK-Cu copper peptide cream.
What hasn’t changed
- They’re still prescription medications. You need a visit with a licensed provider, who decides with you whether a peptide is appropriate.
- They’re not FDA-approved. Compounded peptides haven’t been reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
- The research is still early. Most studies of these peptides are in animals or in the lab, with few studies in people.
- No pre-mixed blends. Popular combinations like BPC-157 with TB-500 aren’t covered. Each peptide is prescribed and prepared on its own.
- Athletes, take note. BPC-157 and TB-500 are on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
Is a peptide right for you?
Peptides aren’t a shortcut, and they aren’t right for everyone. They aren’t recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and your provider will review your history, including any history of cancer, before prescribing. For many people, they work best as one part of a bigger plan that includes good sleep, nutrition, strength work and, for injuries, physical therapy.
The best way to find out is to talk it through with a provider who knows your history and will be honest about what the research does and doesn’t show.
How to get started
- Book a telehealth visit at a time that works for you, including evenings.
- Meet with your provider to go over your goals, health history and current medications, and decide together whether a peptide makes sense.
- If it’s prescribed, a licensed compounding pharmacy prepares it and ships it to your door.
Already a patient? Book a visit in your Personal Health Record (Charm), or message us in Spruce and we’ll help you find a time.
Compounded medications are made by a licensed pharmacy for each patient. They are not FDA-approved and haven’t been reviewed by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. They’re being made available under a temporary HHS policy while the FDA completes its review. This article is for general information and isn’t medical advice.
