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Not all hospitals use their own pharmacies to prepare surgery drugs like Ascension Saint Thomas does
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jennifer Kraus , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The hospital's pharmacy practices are notable, as not all hospitals prepare surgery drugs in their own pharmacies like Ascension Saint Thomas does. A medication mix-up occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, resulting in four patients receiving incorrect medication during routine surgeries.
A medication mix-up occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, resulting in four patients receiving incorrect medication during routine surgeries. These patients suffered severe complications. An expert in medical malpractice was consulted to provide insight into the incident.
The expert described the situation as a severe convergence of factors. Further details about the incident are available, including a state report and reaction from the expert.
The hospital's pharmacy practices are notable, as not all hospitals prepare surgery drugs in their own pharmacies like Ascension Saint Thomas does.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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