NSW emergency departments treat 1,180 patients harmed by black-market peptides promoted online
NSW emergency departments report 1,180 peptide-related presentations between July 2025 and September 2026, with monthly visits surging from five to over 217. Patients, mostly aged 25-34, suffer liver damage, allergic reactions and severe dehydration after injecting unapproved black-market injectables promoted by wellness influencers. The unregulated substances pose unpredictable risks, with doctors warning complications can require liver transplants and amputations.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:20 UTC
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