Two-month-old baby dies after alleged pharmacy medication error

Monday 28 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 28 Jul 2025, 7:31am

In this story Medsafe, Pharmacy Council

Bellamere Duncan died at Starship Hospital following an overdose after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of medication from a pharmacy. Her parents are now calling for legal changes to require double-checking of dispensed medication.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 28 Jul 2025, 6:56am

   ‘Awful error’: Two-month-old dies following overdose after pharmacy allegedly gives medication at wrong dosage (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesMon 28 Jul 2025, 7:26am

   Baby dies after pharmacy gives wrong dosage (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZMon 28 Jul 2025, 7:31am

   'Awful error': Baby dies after pharmacy allegedly gives wrong dose (opens in new tab)