18 Jan 2019

GPs not disciplined for misprescribing

From The Panel, 4:06 pm on 18 January 2019

Very few doctors are being disciplined for mis-prescribing medications. Only 25 cases have faced discipline in the past 20 years. The Panelists wonder if pressure from patients is at play and Wellington pharmacist Ben Latty explains the kinds of mistakes doctors make and also what people will do to get a prescription they aren't entitled to.