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Research programs
Educational information for qualified researchers and institutions. These materials are research use only and not for human consumption. Nothing on these pages is a claim that any material is safe or effective in people.
Research use only. Not for human consumption. Not evaluated or approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Educational purposes only.
Research use only
Research use only (RUO), explained
What Research Use Only labelling means, how RUO materials differ from approved products, and the documentation, review and handling researchers should expect.
Research use only
Regenerative and stem cell research
An educational overview of regenerative and stem cell research, the FDA’s view of unapproved products, warning signs at clinics, and finding registered trials.
Research use only
Peptides research
An educational overview of peptides for researchers: what peptides are chemically, their research context, regulatory concerns and certificates of analysis.
Before you request information
Requests are for qualified researchers, institutions and licensed providers. We pass your request to one research partner in that category; the partner is responsible for its own compliance and documentation.
Do not request materials for personal use, and do not ask partners for dosing or treatment advice — they may not provide it here. Patients looking for care should speak with a licensed clinician; registered clinical trials are listed at ClinicalTrials.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Who are these pages for?+
Qualified researchers, institutions and licensed providers who want to learn about research programs. They are not for patients or consumers, and nothing here is medical advice.
What does research use only mean?+
Materials labeled research use only are intended for laboratory research. They are not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and are not for human consumption.
Can I ask about using these products to treat an injury?+
No. Prescriptions.plus makes no human-use or therapeutic claims for research materials. If you're looking for treatment, speak with a licensed clinician, and look for registered clinical trials at ClinicalTrials.gov.
Research use only. Not for human consumption. Not evaluated or approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Educational purposes only.
Prescriptions.plus is an educational portal. We are not a pharmacy, law firm, medical provider, insurer or claims administrator, and nothing here is medical or legal advice. Educational purposes only.