FDA Denies Petition to Allow Compounding Pharmacies to Make Testosterone Pellets

[Jinzang]

Testosterone pellets have been placed on the "difficult to compound" list, preventing compounding pharmacies from manufacturing them. A petition to reconsider this decision was denied. If I read the decision correctly, it was because proper procedure for contesting the decision was not followed. The decision is available as a pdf online.

 

[Vince]

Good, like most members I believe pellets are a terrible option.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Misleading. This does not mean that the FDA said no. It means that compounders should include pellets in the petition process that is happening now. Here is the letter: