South African Pharmacy Council warns on black-market peptide sales

The wire

1. 01The South African Pharmacy Council's registrar and CEO Vincent Tlala warned about black-market peptides as popularity rises in the health and wellness sector.
2. 02Pharmacists and clinics outside the United States face the same gray-market sourcing problem, and a national regulator speaking publicly signals possible enforcement attention.
3. 03The report is brief and does not name specific products, sellers or planned regulatory measures.

From the source

Warning over black market peptides as popularity grows

While peptides have become increasingly popular in the health and wellness space, the line between promise and potential harm can be blurred. Vincent Tlala, registrar and CEO of the South African Pharmacy Council, said peptides are commonly used for weight loss and diabetes management.