Dunedin woman overdoses after pharmacy dispenses six times prescribed fentanyl dose

Monday 25 August 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8:17am

In this story Medsafe, Pharmacy Council

A woman in Dunedin overdosed after receiving a fentanyl patch containing six times her prescribed dose. The Pharmacy Council is investigating the incident, which the pharmacy has attributed to human error.

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1. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 5:03am

   Woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy dispenses six times the amount (opens in new tab)

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2. The Post via RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:47am

   Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy dispenses six times the amount (opens in new tab)

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3. 1News via RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 7:20am

   Woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 25 Aug 2025, 8:17am

   Dunedin woman overdoses on fentanyl after pharmacy error (opens in new tab)