We called 911 and the paramedics came and said there was nothing, any kind of medical intervention they could do. “Logic would dictate that baclofen was substituted for tryptophan at the compounding pharmacy in error,” the report states. Sheldrick, her husband Alan and 14-year-old daughter Samantha found out through a coroner’s report that Andrew died of a toxic overdose of baclofen, a muscle relaxant drug. The family is also asking Ontario Health Minister Dr. Eric Hoskins to implement a law that would increase oversight and tracking upon pharmacies that make errors. It’s their responsibility to investigate.”In Nova Scotia, pharmacists must report all errors to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada.

Source: thestar October 20, 2016 22:52 UTC