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A recent vote by an F.D.A. panel has raised concerns about the potential for increased prescribing of peptides. The panel's decision would allow for broader use of these peptides in certain pharmacies. This development is significant because it could lead to a significant expansion of the peptides' use, particularly in lightly regulated compounding pharmacies. These pharmacies have grown into a substantial business, with a multibillion-dollar market. The implications of this decision are unclear, but it is likely to have a notable impact on the pharmaceutical industry and the way peptides are prescribed and distributed.

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