Medication Errors
Medication Errors Exist Beyond taking the wrong pill
You may experience medication error if anything goes wrong from manufacturing, prescribing, and filling a medication.
Different people can make mistakes regarding your prescription, and all of these mistakes constitute medication errors.
If you wait too long after being harmed or injured by medication errors, you could lose your potential compensation and recovery.
Our experts will evaluate your case for free to see if you have a claim. Contact us by calling (405) 849-5414 or booking a consultation.
Types of Medication Errors
There are many types of medications errors to be aware of, especially if you believe a medication may have caused harm to you.
Errors in prescribing a medication
Prescribing the Wrong Medication
A doctor must take extra care when selecting a medication. There may be complications if a doctor prescribes medication with frequent adverse side effects or prescribing a combination of medication that could lead to dangerous outcomes.
Selecting the Wrong Dosage
The dosage and schedule of a prescription drug affects how well the drug works and ensures that a patient only takes a safe amount. Prescribing too little may not be effective and prescribing too much may lead to an overdose.
Writing the Wrong Prescription
Mistakes can be made when a doctor writes the prescription. The specific medication may not be clear or legible which could lead to errors in filling the prescription.
Manufacturing and Filling a prescription
Error in Manufacturing a Drug
Drug manufactures may sometimes produce a defective medication that does not have the same effects as the standard medication or that is contaminated.
Error in Filling a Prescription
Pharmacists or pharmacy staff may make a mistake when filling a prescription and mislabel a medication or give a patient the wrong dose or wrong drug.
Other Reasons for Negligence
Failure to Monitor Use of Medication
A doctor should monitor your treatment including prescription medication you take. However, they may fail to monitor you or adjust the medication when needed. This can lead to adverse effects if you are instructed to take medication that could be harmful to you.
Do Medication Errors Constitute Medical Malpractice?
Medication errors do constitute medical malpractice when you have a significant injury from the error. You must be able to prove there was a duty of care owed to you by a medical professional and that the medical professional failed to meet the appropriate standard of care. If this is true and the lack of standard care caused damages or injury, then you can prove medical malpractice and seek compensation for your injuries.
If you believe you have a case for medical malpractice, contact Danielle Fielding at (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation to have a licensed attorney look at your case.