WA needle exchanges report 'astronomical' rise in peptide use
Needle exchanges in Western Australia are reporting dramatic increases in people accessing their services for peptide use.
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WA needle exchanges raise concerns over 'dramatic' rise in injectable peptide use By Gabrielle Becerra MelletABC South West WATopic:Public HealthMon 15 Jun 2026 at 8:00amMon 15 Jun 2026 at 8:00amMon 15 Jun 2026 at 8:00amUnregulated peptides are under the spotlight amid public health concerns. (ABC News: Scott Kyle)In short:Unregulated peptides are being widely promoted on social media for supposed health and wellness benefits.Harm-reduction services in Western Australia say the rate of people accessing needles for injectable peptides is soaring.What's next?The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced a crackdown on unregulated peptides.abc.net.au/news/rise-in-injectable-peptides-needle-exchanges-western-australia/106762668Link copiedShareShare articleAs injectable peptides…
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