Prescription errors

Prescription errors unfortunately occur at an alarming rate in the United States today. Prescription errors can result in serious injury, illness and even death. As one of the most common causes of medical malpractice, approximately 7,000 people lose their lives due to prescription errors annually. If you are among the over 100,000 people affected by prescription errors each year, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.

What is a Prescription Error?

A prescription error not only constitutes cases of wrong medication, but also other forms of negligence committed by doctors and medical professionals. Mistakes that may lead to prescription errors include prescribing too much of a medication, not considering the weight and age of a patient, and disregard of allergies or other complications that may affect the patient''s health while taking the medication. Prescription errors can occur in pharmacies, hospitals, doctor''s offices, nursing homes, and in the home and are one of the most easily traceable forms of medical malpractice.

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