Jack Knapman
16 Dec 2022 · Coroner Philip Barlow · Northamptonshire
This report repeats 2 earlier warnings. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. DNP used for human consumption
“DNP is a highly toxic substance. It should never be used for human consumption. Nevertheless some people do use it to assist with weight loss and body-building. There have been many deaths associated with the use of DNP and it has been the subject of previous Prevention of Future Death Reports from coroners. The inquest heard that the number of deaths associated with the use of DNP has fallen but that the risk of further deaths remains for as long as it continues to be available and used for human”
Linked reports
Identical hazardConfidence 0.90 · high
Earlier report
“[the deceased] took an overdose of a drug called 2,4 Dinitrophenol. This is a compound that | heard is used as an unlicensed weight loss drug”
This report
“DNP is a highly toxic substance. It should never be used for human consumption. Nevertheless some people do use it to assist with weight loss and body-building.”
Closely relatedConfidence 0.85 · high
Earlier report
“Evidence was heard during the course of the Inquest that from 2007, to date, there have been at least 32 deaths from DNP toxicity.”
This report
“DNP is a highly toxic substance. It should never be used for human consumption.”