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People

Pharmacist left patient ‘begging’ for out-of-stock epilepsy drug, inquest told

An inquest into Charlie Marriage's death heard he spent three hours in the pharmacy because the pharmacist did not tell him Fycompa was not in stock.

11 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Coroner: ‘Suicidal’ young man acquired excess meds after GP switched P2U nomination

Devon surgery issued new prescription while original Pharmacy2U prescription was in the post

03 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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People

Pharmacy student died from misadventure as a result of asphyxia inquest rules

Tarik Altinsoy, a 20-year-old student at Keele University, was found dead in bed in his accommodation in Newcastle-under-Lyme in May 2023.

02 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medication safety

Coroner urges pharmacy to review Easter dispensing after overdose death

Elderly woman received excess diazepam and codeine due to Easter bank holiday, says coroner

28 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy

‘National shortage’ left pharmacist unable to give correct EpiPen dose in fatal case

Pharmacy could not give patient's prescribed strength of EpiPen in fatal anaphylaxis case.

04 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Legal

Overdose killed woman after GP pharmacist failed to follow advice, says coroner

A pharmacist at The Park Surgery in Heanor was warned the amount of medicine Deborah Bates was prescribed should have been limited.

19 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Public health

Online zopiclone sales contributed to veteran’s death, says coroner

Coroner issues damning criticism of companies selling medicines online.

19 Jun 2024 , 2 Min Article