Rite Aid Pharmacy Incident Raises Concerns in Kern River Valley
Kern River Valley Pharmacy Error Raises Safety Concerns
A mix-up at the Lake Isabella Rite Aid has alarmed local residents, as a mother, Hailey Klocke, received the wrong prescription for her daughter. Instead of antibiotics for an ear infection, she was given Trazodone.
Community Impact
The mix-up has caused distress, especially with the closure of The Drug Store in Kernville earlier this summer, leaving residents with limited pharmacy options. Since then, Klocke and others have reported difficulties filling their prescriptions at Rite Aid, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023, leading to over 520 store closures nationwide.
Pharmacy’s Response
- Klocke discovered the error after checking the prescription bag.
- Rite Aid acknowledged the error, assuring customers of their commitment to pharmacy protocols.
- Residents have voiced concerns over prescription handling after their transfer from the closed Kernville drug store.
Hailey Klocke is still waiting for a resolution and suggests that Rite Aid needs to improve staff training to prevent such errors in the future.
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