TGA issues safety alert amid surge of illegal peptide use | ABC NEWS

The Therapeutic Goods Administration, Australia's medicines regulator, has issued a health alert about the risks of using unregulated peptides after receiving reports of severe allergic reactions to the illegal products.
The injectibles have seen an explosion in popularity, with some social media users posting content that promotes their supposed wellness benefits and explains how to buy and use them.
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