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28 October 2026

Surge in people injecting peptides prompts Health NZ needle exchange kits

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

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Surge in people injecting peptides prompts Health NZ needle exchange kits

A huge spike has led Health NZ to supply free kits, allegedly including gym users and parents seeking peptides for their children.

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