# The FDA peptides vote is days away. This insider expects approval

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Podcast: [Hims House](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hims-house-7026583)
Published: 2026-07-15T13:03:20+00:00
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## Resource

In episode 74, Jonathan Stern sits down with Dr. Jesse Morse, a board-certified family and sports medicine physician, longtime peptide prescriber who helped assemble safety evidence for the upcoming PCAC review. They discuss the FDA briefing recommending against adding seven peptides to the 503A bulks list and how the 2023 restrictions pushed demand into gray and black markets. Morse breaks down the 7 peptides under review -- BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, DSIP, Epitalon, and Semax -- including their proposed uses, safety concerns, and his approval odds for each. The conversation also covers peptide efficacy standards, the politics behind the FDA process, and why U.S.-made API could become a major advantage for Hims & Hers. 00:00 - Sponsor: Superpower 01:37 - FDA briefing document 03:24 - Getting peptides back in front of the FDA 08:58 - Prescribing peptides back in 2017 12:42 - Peptides safety data 16:08 - BPC-157 deep-dive and odds for approval 22:56 - TB-500 deep-dive 26:15 - Approval odds for the other 5 peptides 31:02 - Peptide efficacy data 34:40 - FDA politics and final decisions 40:30 - Peptides market size 42:48 - Training the doctors 47:20 - Shipping hurdles and gray-market risk 53:25 - Why peptides could reshape healthcare Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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