Richard Norton's death linked to unregulated peptides, coroner finds
Australian actor Richard Norton died from cardiac arrest after injecting unapproved peptides CJC1295 and Impamorelin at doses exceeding his doctor's prescription.
Richard Norton was an actor, 75. Richard Norton died in March last year after injecting peptides, unapproved drugs, that he believed would ease fatigue and rebuild muscle.
A coroner found his heart stopped due to CJC1295 and Impamorelin. A doctor had prescribed them, but they are not approved in Australia.
His death is believed to be the first confirmed fatality in Australia from unapproved peptides. Norton was taking double his prescribed dose.
A nurse advised him to stop. He did not listen.
After his death, the Therapeutic Goods Administration was told to review these peptides and consider tougher limits on their use.
- 75
- Age at death
- CJC1295 and Ipamorelin
- Peptides injected
- Double the prescribed dose
- Dosing error
- Australia from unapproved peptides
- First confirmed fatality
Why it mattersThe case reveals a gap in regulation of peptides available through doctors, raising safety concerns for others seeking these unproven treatments.
AustraliaAustralians using unregulated peptides for fitness or health gains face unknown risks with no safety oversight, and the TGA may impose stricter controls.
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