AAPP Releases Policy Ask Related to Gas Station Drugs and Unregulated Wellness Products

AAPP supports limiting access to unregulated “wellness products” such as Kratom/7-OH, Tianeptine, Sildenafil, and Phenibut that are sold at gas stations, convenience stores, and online markets. While these products are commonly marketed as “wellness products” or “dietary supplements”, there is a lack of transparency regarding safety and efficacy. Additionally, these products may contain prescription drug like properties (e.g., opioid) without the same manufacturing standards, efficacy testing, and regulatory and medical oversight. Although limited restrictions are in place, such as age for purchasing, FDA regulation would limit access and promote safety. AAPP members can access the phenibut and tianeptine toolkits for free.