Man Suffers Fatal Heart Attack After Pharmacy Runs Out of Meds, Gives Him 'IOU' Note Instead

Midway Pharmacy ran out of Tegretol, leaving a man without essential epilepsy treatment, which ultimately led to his death, according to a coroner's report. (Credit: BBC)

A man in West Yorkshire suffered a fatal heart attack after his pharmacy ran out of his critical epilepsy medication and left him with a handwritten "IOU" note instead, sparking outrage and calls for a review of medical supply chains.

David Crompton suffered a fatal heart attack on December 13 after Midway Pharmacy failed to deliver Tegretol, according to a coroner's report.