Peptides 101: Understand the ‘Why’ Before the ‘What’

Before creating protocols, educating patients, or bundling stacks, it’s essential to know what peptides are and how they work. This section of the ShineRX Peptide Playbook gives every team member—from medical directors to front desk staff—a clear, confident understanding of the science, legal framework, and clinical use of peptide therapies.

Created for your team

Whether you’re a new provider, practice owner, clinical staff or a sales resource, understanding what peptides are and how they work is crucial to your success.

New providers

Just starting with peptide therapy.

New clinical staff

Who educate or administer but don’t prescribe.

Practice owners

Deciding how to structure peptide programs.

Sales and operations teams

Who handle patient communication or packaging.

What you’ll learn

This foundation will make every protocol, stack, and workflow easier to understand and implement.

What peptides are and how they function in the body

The most common peptide categories used in clinical practice

Key legal, regulatory, and prescribing considerations

What ShineRX offers and how our sourcing model works

How peptides fit alongside other services (GLP-1s, BHRT, IVs, aesthetics, etc.)

Why Peptides Are Reshaping Clinical Wellness

Peptides represent the next evolution in personalized, regenerative care. Unlike traditional medications that suppress or override systems, peptides signal the body to heal, regulate, and optimize itself. They’re non-hormonal, targeted, and versatile—which makes them ideal for stacking with:

Weight loss programs

Sexual wellness protocols

Anti-aging and skin treatments

Menopause and andropause care

Functional medicine diagnostics

IV, NAD+, and hormone therapy

ShineRx Support for New Peptide Clinics

Whether you’re launching peptides for the first time or formalizing a fast-growing offering, the Playbook will walk you through it step-by-step.

Compound sourcing through licensed 503B/503A partners

Education and training for your team (live + on-demand)

Prebuilt protocols by use case

Branded or white-label handouts for patients

Dedicated reps to walk you through implementation

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