Clinical director supports law change after infant death from overdose

Tuesday 29 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 29 Jul 2025, 10:22am

A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit clinical director is backing calls for mandatory two-person medication checks. This follows the death of two-month-old Bellamere Duncan at Starship Hospital, who allegedly received an adult dosage of phosphate from a Manawatū pharmacy.

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1. RNZTue 29 Jul 2025, 5:19am

   Clinical director supports law change calls after two-month-old dies (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldTue 29 Jul 2025, 9:26am

   Infant death prompts review, calls for mandatory medication checks (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 29 Jul 2025, 10:22am

   Dunedin specialist backs law change after baby's death (opens in new tab)