NSW sees sharp rise in ER visits following unapproved peptide use | ABC NEWS
A surge in hospital presentations linked to unapproved peptide use marketed on social media and sold on the internet has prompted a warning from health authorities.
New data from NSW Health shows monthly visits increased from 5 in July 2025 to 220 last month.
Health Minister Ryan Park tells News Breakfast people should only use peptides prescribed by GPs and dispensed by pharmacies.
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