New Zealand pharmacist dispensed wrong antidepressant instead of fertility medication, breaching code of rights.

New Zealand pharmacist breached Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights, dispensing incorrect antidepressant instead of fertility medication. Pharmacist failed to thoroughly check at multiple stages of process despite set checkpoints in standard operating procedures. Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner recommended apology, course completion, and review of pharmacy staffing and support for junior staff.

August 05, 2024
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