Man took assisted dying drugs meant for someone else

A coroner is investigating the death of a man who took assisted dying drugs meant for someone else. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

A man who took a voluntary assisted dying substance intended for someone else was found dead at home by his adult daughter, an inquest has heard.

"I thought he was asleep in the chair. I put my arms around him. He was cold," the woman said.