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Breaking research, regulatory updates, and industry developments in the world of peptide science.

RegulatoryCritical

FDA Issues New Guidance on Compounded GLP-1 Medications

The FDA has released updated guidance on the compounding of semaglutide and tirzepatide, impacting pharmacies and patients nationwide. The new regulations aim to balance patient access with safety standards.

SemaglutideTirzepatide
FDA.govMarch 12, 2026
5 min read
Clinical TrialsHigh

Retatrutide Phase 3 Data Shows 24% Weight Loss

Eli Lilly's triple agonist retatrutide demonstrated unprecedented 24% body weight reduction in Phase 3 trials, surpassing existing GLP-1 therapies and setting a new benchmark for obesity treatment.

RetatrutideGLP-1
NEJMMarch 10, 2026
7 min read
BreakthroughHigh

Novo Nordisk's Oral Semaglutide Shows Promise

New data from Novo Nordisk's oral semaglutide formulation shows comparable efficacy to injectable versions, potentially revolutionizing patient compliance and accessibility in diabetes management.

Semaglutide
Reuters HealthMarch 8, 2026
4 min read
Clinical TrialsMedium

BPC-157 Enters Phase 2 Trial for IBD

A landmark Phase 2 clinical trial for BPC-157 in inflammatory bowel disease has commenced, marking the first major clinical study of this peptide in a gastrointestinal indication.

BPC-157
ClinicalTrials.govMarch 6, 2026
3 min read
BreakthroughHigh

New Research Links Peptide Therapy to Improved Longevity Markers

A comprehensive study published in Nature Aging demonstrates that specific peptide combinations can significantly improve biomarkers associated with cellular aging and telomere length.

EpithalonNAD+MOTS-c
Nature AgingMarch 4, 2026
6 min read
RegulatoryHigh

State-Level Regulations Tighten on Compounded Peptides

Several states have introduced new legislation restricting the sale and distribution of compounded peptide therapies, raising concerns among patients and practitioners about continued access.

BPC-157Semaglutide
Regulatory AffairsMarch 2, 2026
5 min read