Regulation & safety
Why most peptides are prescription-only or unapproved in Australia, and the TGA’s position.
- ArticleCompounding Pharmacies and Peptides
Compounding pharmacies and peptides sit in genuinely murky regulatory territory in Australia. Here's what the TGA's enforcement position actually means.
- ArticleHow Peptides Are Scheduled in Australia
Peptides in Australia sit across multiple TGA schedules — and supplying unapproved ones is illegal. Here's how the scheduling system actually works.
- ArticleImportation Rules for Peptides
Peptide importation in Australia is tightly controlled. Here's what the TGA's rules actually say — and why "research use" labelling doesn't protect you.
- ArticlePenalties for Illegal Peptide Supply
Supplying unapproved peptides in Australia carries serious criminal penalties. Here's what the TGA's enforcement framework actually looks like.
- Article"Research Use Only" Loopholes Explained
The "research use only" label on peptide vials sounds like a legal shield. In Australia, it isn't. Here's what that label actually means under TGA law.
- ArticleRisks of Unapproved Peptide Products
Unapproved peptide products circulate widely in Australia, but supplying them without TGA approval is illegal. Here's what the regulatory landscape actually looks like.
- ArticleThe Special Access Scheme for Peptides
The Special Access Scheme lets Australian doctors access unapproved peptides for individual patients — but the rules around supply are strict, and TGA enforcement is real.
- ArticleThe TGA Crackdown on Unapproved Peptides
The TGA has ramped up enforcement against unapproved peptides in Australia. Here's what the crackdown means, why it matters, and where the law sits.
- ArticleWhy Online Peptide Sales Are Illegal in Australia
Peptides sold online in Australia are frequently unapproved goods — and supplying them is illegal. Here's what the TGA framework actually says.