Increasing awareness of the risk of death from a propanolol overdose

### Key messages A recently published coroner’s report has highlighted concerns that there may be a lack of awareness over the risks associated with an overdose of propranolol.1 A patient who had a history of mental illness was prescribed an antidepressant for anxiety and to help with sleep.1 He also had a history of suicidal ideation and had made previous suicide attempts. After he was discharged from the community mental health team, he consulted his general practitioner (GP) about symptoms of anxiety and physical symptoms including …