Lawyer for the Professional Conduct Committee, Anita Miller, said Mr A s actions were “serious lapses in professional practice” by an experienced pharmacist over a number of years, and put the health and safety of patients at risk.
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The pharmacist, who was granted interim name suppression, said he was “extremely grateful” no patient was harmed as the result of his inattention. While no harm came to any patient, the potential for harm was “high”, and the Auckland Opioid Treatment Service reported there were “near misses”, she said. A methadone patient can die by overdose if the incorrect dose is administered.