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Acne med mix-up: Woman has to delay starting family for 3 years
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A woman who was issued the wrong acne medication by her pharmacist has had to delay starting a family for three years. The pharmacist breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights by failing to check the correct medication. The woman was prescribed isotretinoin but was given acitretin instead, which is not recommended for use by people planning to become pregnant. The pharmacist apologized to the woman after the error was discovered. Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall recommended that the pharmacist apologize to the woman and complete a written report on the learnings and effectiveness of changes implemented as a result of the case. Wall also recommended that the pharmacy undertake an audit of its existing standard operating procedures.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/02/19/acne-med-mix-up-woman-has-to-delay-starting-family-for-3-years/
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A woman who was issued the wrong acne medication by her pharmacist has had to delay starting a family for three years. The pharmacist breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights by failing to check the correct medication. The woman was prescribed isotretinoin but was given acitretin instead, which is not recommended for use by people planning to become pregnant. The pharmacist apologized to the woman after the error was discovered. Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall recommended that the pharmacist apologize to the woman and complete a written report on the learnings and effectiveness of changes implemented as a result of the case. Wall also recommended that the pharmacy undertake an audit of its existing standard operating procedures.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/02/19/acne-med-mix-up-woman-has-to-delay-starting-family-for-3-years/