unapproved
adjective
un·ap·proved
ˌən-ə-ˈprüvd 
: not judged to be acceptable : not given official approval : not approved
drugs unapproved by the FDA
an unapproved credit card transaction
unapproved travel expenses
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One online vendor of unapproved peptides that are not intended for human consumption carries dozens of drugs on its website.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Federal regulators have issued warnings that unapproved exosomes could leave customers with severe skin infections.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The suit said the scheme circumvents FDA regulations that generally prohibit importation of unapproved medications from overseas.
—Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The state cites a Form U5 filed by Bankers Life alleging failure to disclose outside business activities, participation in unapproved private securities transactions, and use of off-channel communications.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Federal regulators have issued warnings that unapproved exosomes could leave customers with severe skin infections.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The suit said the scheme circumvents FDA regulations that generally prohibit importation of unapproved medications from overseas.
—Melissa Lee,paige Tortorelli,scott Zamost, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
The state cites a Form U5 filed by Bankers Life alleging failure to disclose outside business activities, participation in unapproved private securities transactions, and use of off-channel communications.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unapproved. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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