Coroner Urges TGA Review of Unapproved Peptides After Actor Death
💡 Why it matters
If the TGA moves to restrict peptides while RFK Jr expands US access, patients and prescribers face conflicting safety standards and unknown long-term risks from unapproved treatments.
An Australian coroner has called for the TGA to review unapproved peptides after actor Richard Norton, 75, died from cardiac arrest in March 2025 following injections of prescribed CJC1295 and ipamorelin. Meanwhile, US Health Secretary RFK Jr is moving to expand access.
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📡 Where we spotted it (3)
The Guardian
Coroner calls for TGA to review unapproved peptides after death of Australian actor
6d ago
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abc.net.au
Actor's death may be first confirmed fatality linked to unapproved peptides
5d ago
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BBC News
US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
6d ago
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