Thinking about trying BPC 157? Read this first., While often marketed as a healing peptide BPC 157 is not FDA approved and not pharmacy grade meaning most versions sold online are unregulated, BPC 157 has a decades long safety record with zero deaths or hospitalizations. Yet, it's unapproved because the FDA process is too expensive and the business model doesn't allow for profit. Approved FDA Peptide Reclassification 2026: What Researchers Want FDA to Consider Lifting Restrictions on Numerous Compounded Peptides Foley & Lardner