unapproved

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Eleven establishments were closed from April 16 to 23, nine for rodent or cockroach infestations, one for insufficient hot water and one for unapproved remodeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Others said the idea that Americans would be safer getting unapproved peptides from compounders doesn’t make sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The referral follows Hims offering a compounded weight-loss medicine, unapproved by the FDA, at a discounted price.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

The government agency said the biggest challenge was from medicines that were unlicensed or unapproved for use in the UK, which were often smuggled into the country across borders.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The ministry is now engaged upon new laws, which, if unapproved, will lead to a change of ministers, and perhaps I may also fall a victim.

From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von