Prescription errors in Manawatū and Bay of Plenty pose high harm risk
Friday 21 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
An audit of 68 pharmacies in Manawatū and the Bay of Plenty identified 1,247 issues across 1,145 reports. Approximately 26 per cent of these prescriber mistakes carried a high risk of patient harm. The most frequent errors involved incorrect doses, followed by issues with quantities, missing details, and inappropriate medications.