Black-market peptide surge pushes needle and syringe programs to the brink
27-06-2026 21:00 via theage.com.au

Black-market peptide surge pushes needle and syringe programs to the brink

A new cohort of drug injectors is placing unprecedented demand on the state’s needle and syringe program, with some services experiencing needle shortages.
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