An Australian actor and martial arts professional collapsed into cardiac arrest after injecting a combination of peptides—CJC1295 and ipamorelin—that were prescribed but not approved for his use. The incident has raised concerns about the potential risks of unregulated peptide treatments, prompting calls for stricter oversight of these substances. Authorities are now examining whether the case could lead to new safety measures for peptides, which are increasingly used off-label for performance and anti-aging purposes. The death underscores growing warnings about the dangers of self-prescribing experimental or unapproved medical compounds.
Richard Norton, 75, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting prescribed but unapproved CJC1295 and ipamorelinGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe death of an Australian actor after injecting unapproved peptides could result in tougher restrictions on the substances.Richard Norton, 75, an experienced film industry fight choreographer, stuntman and martial artist, went into cardiac arrest in March 2025 after injecting a prescribed but unapproved peptide. Continue reading...
