Intern pharmacist suspended after infant dies following alleged overdose

Friday 1 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 8:33pm

In this story Medsafe, Pharmacy Council

The Pharmacy Council has suspended an intern pharmacist following the death of two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan. The infant died at Starship Hospital on 19 July, allegedly after being given medication at an adult dosage resulting in phosphate toxicity.

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1. Stuff via RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 3:23pm

   Intern pharmacist suspended after two-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan dies following overdose (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 4:53pm

   Intern pharmacist suspended after overdosed infant died (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 8:33pm

   Intern pharmacist suspended after 2-month-old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan dies following overdose (opens in new tab)