Pharmacy Error
Pharmacy error is one of the most frightening and potentially damaging forms of medical malpractice that exist. This type of mistake is made when the wrong medication or incorrect dosage instructions are unknowingly given to a patient. When this happens, the patient runs the risk of overdose, delay in treatment, or having an acute and dangerous drug reaction. Every year, over one million people are injured and 100,000 more die as a result of pharmacy error.
Protect Yourself
There are certain steps that patients can take when receiving a prescription drug in order to best protect themselves from pharmacy error. If you adhere to the following, then you will greatly reduce your risk of being a victim:
- Double check the label with the written prescription
- Check to ensure that the handwriting on the prescription is legible
- If getting a refill, compare the previous pills to the new ones
- Use online resources to check and make sure you have received the correct medication
By taking these steps, you can easily protect yourself from any pharmacy error that may arise because of illegible handwriting, miscommunications, under-trained pharmacy technicians, or negligent doctors or pharmacists.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has been a victim of pharmacy error, then the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you claim damages. Call our offices today at 215-238-1130 to speak with one of our qualified attorneys.