What You Should Know About Pharmacy Errors and Malpractice

When most people think about medical malpractice, they envision a mistake occurring when a patient is seeking treatment or a diagnosis from a doctor. What they may not be aware of, however, is that medical malpractice can also occur with many other health care providers— including pharmacists.

If a pharmacist makes a mistake that results in a patient’s injury, the patient has grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit against them. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a pharmacy error, this article can help you take the next steps to file a lawsuit.

Causes of Medical Malpractice

• Incorrect dose
• Incorrect medication instructions
• Incorrect patient information
• Failure to note dangerous drug interactions
• Incorrectly labelling prescriptions
• Pharmacist failing to supervise technicians
• Technicians improperly trained
• Failure to offer counseling to patients

Any of these can lead to negligence or malpractice at a pharmacy. In some instances, more than one mistake may be made.

Things to Remember

When filing a pharmacy malpractice lawsuit, it is crucial to contact an attorney as quickly as possible after the pharmacy error occurs. Pharmacy negligence claims have a statute of limitations that varies by state and in order to receive the justice you deserve, you must act efficiently when filing a claim.

You should also keep in mind that in order to file a valid claim the patient in question must have sustained an injury directly related to the negligence or mistake on the part of the pharmacist. For example, a patient who was given the wrong medication but noticed the error before ingesting it is not able to file a medical negligence claim. A patient prescribed the wrong medication who then takes the medication and is harmed as a result is able to file a claim.

Contact an Attorney

If you believe you’ve been the victim of a pharmacy error, contact us today. Our experienced pharmacy error attorneys who specialize in pharmacy negligence will work to get you the compensation you deserve.