As a patient, I was prescribed Peg interferon 90mcg by my the pharmacist on the outpatient ward 307 (haematology).
I took this script down to hospital pharmacy (on site). When the medication was handed over the pharmacist said I would have to reduce the dosage to 90.
I didn't think anything else of this until I looked into the bag (at home).
I was giving 2 x PeGASYS 180mcg Proclick™ single-use autoinjector (this can't be reduced to 90mcg). I tried phoning pharmacy but phone went straight to answer machine.
When I return to the pharmacy they admitted to their mistake But then made another mistake, giving me the correct medication (syringe) without needles. I pointed this out and the issue was resolved.
This would have been dangerous and made me very ill if I had injected the full medication.
"Wrong medication from Pharmacy"
About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Pharmacy Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Pharmacy Aberdeen AB25 2ZN
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