Man, 44, died after pharmacy gave him an ‘IOU’ note for vital drug as charity warns of life-threatening shortages

A MAN suffered a fatal fall after his pharmacy reportedly left an ‘IOU’ for his prescribed medication – as they were unable to source it.

David Crompton, 44, died on December 13.

GettyDavid Crompton had been prescribed Tegretol for his epilepsy – but on two occasions had been left without the drug because his local pharmacy was unable to supply it[/caption]

He died due to injuries after a fall down the stairs which resulted in loss of oxygen to the brain and cardiac arrest, an inquest heard.