Number of adverse reactions and deaths due to statin use in New Zealand
Heather Barker made this Official Information request to University of Otago
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From: Heather Barker
Dear University of Otago (CARM)
I would like to request an update on the number of adverse reactions to all brands of statins and cholesterol lowering medications including fatalities in the period 2001 to April 2018.
The method of reporting adverse reactions has changed over the years and in addition it appears ALL cholesterol lowering medications may not be included in your data, however I would appreciate all available information.
Yours faithfully,
Heather Barker
From: Heather Barker
Dear University of Otago,
Can you please give me an update on when you expect to have the information about statins.
Yours faithfully,
Heather Barker
From: University of Otago Registrar
University of Otago
Dear Ms Barker,
I apologise for the delay response, which is due to staff absence. I expect a response to your request to be provided within the next or so.
Sincerely,
Jan Flood
Registrar
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From: Heather Barker
Dear University of Otago Registrar,
Thank you for your response.
Regards
Heather Barker
From: University of Otago Registrar
University of Otago
Dear Ms Barker,
Further to my earlier email, I have just been advised that the staff member's absence is likely to be prolonged.
It would be helpful for you to give me a call, in the interim, to discuss your request. I can be contacted at (03) 379 8250.
Sincerely,
Jan Flood
Registrar
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From: Heather Barker
Dear Jan Flood,
Would you be able to advise if information is available yet or if staff member is still on long term leave.
Regards and many thanks
Heather Barker
From: University of Otago Registrar
University of Otago
Dear Ms Barker
My name is Chris Stoddart, and I have recently taken over the role of Registrar at the University of Otago. I apologise for the delay in responding to your information request, which as you know, has related to unexpected staff absence. The staff member concerned has now returned to work, but on reduced hours. However, I have spoken with them today and they have confirmed that they will have this information ready for you very shortly.
In light of this, I am notifying an extension of time for response to Friday 9 November 2018, to allow the staff member concerned sufficient time to complete collation while continuing to fulfil the other duties of their role. Should the information be available prior to the 9th, we will certainly send it to you straight away. I note your right under section 28(3) of the Official Information Act to make a complaint to an Ombudsman in relation to this extension.
Apologises again for the delay.
Kind regards
Chris Stoddart
Registrar
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From: University of Otago Registrar
University of Otago
Dear Ms Barker
Please see attached a report from the New Zealand Pharmacovigilance Centre responding to your Official Information Act request. I apologise again for the delay in providing this to you.
Sincerely
Chris Stoddart
Registrar
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Thanks for the updated information about statin adverse reactions.
Regards
Heather Barker
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