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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
One suspended for injecting expired drug at community health centre in Odisha
KENDRAPARA: The chief district medical officer (CDMO) of Kendrapara on Friday suspended the pharmacist of Mahakalapada community health centre (CHC) for allegedly administering expired injection to a patient. Sources said a 20-year-old woman of Chandiapalli village was admitted to the CHC for various ailments on June 24. During treatment, pharmacist Bhaktakanta Biswal reportedly administered an expired injection to her. The woman's brother found out about the goof-up and immediately lodged a written complaint with the medical officer of the CHC. Acting on the complaint, medical officer Dr Niranjan Kar issued a show cause notice to the pharmacist as to why action should not be taken against him for dereliction of duty. In his reply, Biswal admitted that he wrongly administered the expired injection to the patient. Kendrapara CDMO Dr Manoranjan Rout said basing on the inquiry report of the medical officer of Mahakalapada CHC, the pharmacist was suspended with immediate effect. During the period of his suspension, he will draw salary as admissible under Rule 90 of the Odisha Service Code.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Pharmacist suspended for administering expired injection to patient
Kendrapada: A pharmacist at the community health centre (CHC) at Mahakalapada in Kendrapada district has been suspended following allegations of administering an expired injection to a patient. The suspension was ordered by the chief district medical officer (CDMO). The patient, a 20-year-old woman from Chandiapalli village, is, however, fine and she was discharged on Wednesday. The incident took place on June 24 when the patient, admitted for various ailments, was reportedly given an expired injection by pharmacist Bhaktakanta Biswal. The patient's brother, Chandan Parida, noticed the error and promptly lodged a written complaint with the CHC's medical officer. In response to the complaint, Dr Niranjan Kar, the medical officer at CHC Mahakalapada, issued a show-cause notice to Biswal, questioning his action. In his reply, Biswal admitted to the mistake, acknowledging that he had indeed administered an expired injection. Following an inquiry by Dr Kar, the CDMO, Dr Manoranjan Rout, suspended Biswal with immediate effect. The suspension is intended to ensure a fair investigation and maintain public trust in the healthcare system. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo During the suspension period, Biswal will receive a salary as per Rule 90 of the Odisha Service Code. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with local social worker Amarbar Biswal condemning the pharmacist's actions as 'utter callousness and criminal negligence'. He urged authorities to take stern action to prevent such incidents in the future.
