Prescription Error Claims
Errors in the prescription of medications can be serious. Unfortunately, prescription errors are not unusual.
It is estimated that around 237 million medication errors occur in the NHS in England every year.
If the wrong medication or wrong dose is prescribed this can lead to patients not getting the treatment they need, having their condition exacerbated, suffering allergic reactions and in some instances, death. In these circumstances, there may be a claim for medical negligence. Mistakes may be made by the medical professional who prescribes the medication (such as a GP or hospital doctor) or by the pharmacist who dispenses it. Errors can for example occur by the wrong label being put on the wrong bottle at the pharmacy or by medication being placed in the wrong bag.
Claims may also arise where there is no medication review for a long period and a repeat prescription continues to be provided when it is not needed – leading to serious side effects.
If you or a family member is concerned about a prescription error, please contact us to discuss how we can help.
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