Prescription Errors

One of the most common mistakes that occur in hospitals, pharmacies, doctors offices and nursing homes is prescription error. Receiving a wrong prescription or dosage can result in serious injuries or even cause life threatening situations. And according to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies at least 1.5 million people are harmed by medication errors. Medical professionals can be liable for pain and damage caused when a patient receives the wrong medication or wrong dosage.

Common causes for prescription errors include:

• Similar sounding and spellings of the name of drugs
• Incorrect dosage
• Conflicts with already prescribed drugs and new drugs
• Allergic reactions
• Over medication

If you think you have prescription error claim, call us at 1-877-248-8288 or, e-mail us for a free consultation.