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Healthy aging peptide stop signs

One odd detail can be a mistake. Several together are a reason to leave.

Stop at any of these

Prescription medicine with no prescription

It was illegal in September 2026 to sell prescription medicine without a prescription.

“Research use only” plus injection supplies

FDA warning letters say a “research use only” label does not make the sale legal when the website offers water for mixing the product and gives instructions for people to inject it.

A made-to-order product called approved

The claim is false: compounded medicines did not have FDA approval as of September 2026.

No pharmacy name before payment

As of September 2026, FDA says people using online care may not know which compounder made the drug, including whether that compounder is licensed and regulated.

Only wire, crypto, app, or gift-card payment

The Federal Trade Commission says a demand to pay only by bank transfer, wire, cryptocurrency, payment app, or gift card is probably a scam.

A refrigerated injection arrives warm

GLP-1 medicines are a group used in diabetes and weight care. The FDA says not to use an injectable medicine in this group that arrives warm or without enough refrigeration because its quality can be affected.