At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error

At least 55,000 people face new tests in diabetes error

Nat WrightHealth Producer Getty Images Errors by machines used to diagnose diabetes mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further blood tests, a BBC investigation has discovered. Some patients have been wrongly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and even prescribed medication they don’t need – and there could be more people affected say … Read more

Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error

Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error

The High Street pharmacy chain Boots is asking customers to return packs of 500-milligram paracetamol tablets because a labelling error incorrectly states they are a different painkiller, aspirin. More than 110,000 packs, with the batch number 241005 and expiry date “12/2029” on the bottom, are affected. Customers can receive a full refund without a receipt. … Read more

Beds and Herts patients to be re-tested in diabetes results error

Beds and Herts patients to be re-tested in diabetes results error

Getty Images People with diabetes tend to have higher HbA1c levels than those without the condition An NHS trust has revealed that about 11,000 people will have to be re-tested after a hospital machine issued incorrect diabetes results. The Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust said some patients may have been wrongly given higher blood glucose readings … Read more

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