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Burgos Hospital: Chemotherapy Dose Was Six Times Too Strong in Error That Killed Two Patients

Hospital leaders cite a human calculation mistake in a December 18 preparation, have opened an internal probe, and say they accept responsibility.

Overview

  • Five oncology patients received the misprepared medication: two died, one remains in intensive care, one is on a ward, and one has been discharged.
  • The hospital’s manager said an erroneous number in the preparation sheet produced a solution at six times the recommended concentration.
  • Officials report the error occurred in a dose mixed for a specific group of five, adding that no other patients were exposed.
  • The center has reinforced safety protocols, maintains close contact with families, and has offered institutional and legal support.
  • Regional delegate Roberto Saiz confirmed it was human error and said the regional Health Ministry is overseeing the clarification of events.