Glossary

    Section 503A Compounding

    Federal provision allowing pharmacies to compound medications for individual prescriptions.

    Definition

    Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is referenced in the regulatory status details tracked for peptides on TruthTides. 503A compounding pharmacies prepare customized medications based on individual patient prescriptions from licensed practitioners. Many non-FDA-approved peptides are available through 503A compounding under physician supervision.

    Source: Regulatory status details database