Australian actor Richard Norton's death triggered by peptide injection, coroner finds
The gist
A Melbourne coroner found actor Richard Norton's death was triggered by an injected peptide he had been taking above his prescribed dose.
The finding puts a spotlight on unapproved peptide therapy marketed for fitness and longevity.
How it unfolded
- Mar 11, 2025Norton saw Dr. Muchnicki, complaining of fatigue and pain while recovering from shoulder surgery, and said he was interested in peptide therapy.
- Mar 25, 2025Norton consulted Muchnicki again and reported feeling good, saying peptide therapy was improving his symptoms.
- Mar 28, 2025Norton called Muchnicki's office to replace a vial he had dropped and broken, and told the nurse he had been administering double the prescribed dose; the nurse advised him to use only the prescribed dose from the following week.