A UK man suffered a fatal heart attack after his pharmacy ran out of his critical epilepsy medication and left him with a handwritten "IOU" note instead, sparking outrage and calls for a review of medical supply chains.
That was the second time the pharmacy ran out of the drug, leaving him without medicine for extended periods of time.
The earlier shortage of Tegretol resulted in the man falling, likely contributing to his deteriorating health.
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