BPC-157 sold online: clinics let users 'add to cart' unapproved peptides before seeing a doctor

Source: Guardian Australia (independent journalism), December 11, 2025

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“BPC-157, which has been investigated for wound healing in animals but for which there is little evidence in humans”

Evidence level

Investigative journalism. Not a clinical study.

Funding

Newspaper reporting (Guardian Media Group, owned by the Scott Trust).

What was published

Reporters created profiles on three Australian wellness websites selling peptides.

What it shows

"All allowed us to immediately browse and 'add to cart' injectable peptides that have not been approved by the TGA ... before speaking with a medical practitioner." It describes BPC-157 as having "been investigated for wound healing in animals but for which there is little evidence in humans."

What it does not show

"There is no suggestion any of the clinics are providing medication to customers without the necessary prescriptions." Reporters did not complete a purchase.

Documented counterpoints

Phyx said its setup was "not a 'shopping' process" and patients "are granted medication only when a doctor ... decides it is safe, lawful and appropriate."

Source link

The Guardian, Dec 11, 2025

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