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4 patients experienced ‘adverse’ reactions after medication mix-up, Nashville hospital confirms
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Hospital officials have reported the incident to state regulators. A pharmacy error led to incorrect medication being given to patients.
A pharmacy error led to incorrect medication being given to patients. Four individuals who underwent joint replacement surgery received the wrong medication. Hospital officials have reported the incident to state regulators.
The error was identified and steps are being taken to address the issue. An investigation is underway, and independent experts have been hired to review the hospital's plans to prevent similar incidents.
Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from the hospital, which has shared some information about what happened and the actions being taken in response.
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Category: Local Published: August 21, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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