Pharmacy Errors

Alabama Medical Malpractice Lawyer

A pharmacy error is described as a mistake or act of negligence on the part of a pharmacy or pharmacist in dispensing prescription drugs to a patient. The pharmacy will receive a prescription slip or sometimes a call in from a doctor, requesting a particular medication be dispensed to a patient. If the pharmacist misunderstands the prescription slip or makes any mistake in filling the prescription, this may result in the patient receiving the wrong medication or perhaps the right medication in the wrong dosage amount. Depending on the type of medication and the particular circumstances, the results of a pharmacy error may be catastrophic.

If a pharmacy error led to injury or the loss of a loved one, Alabama medical malpractice attorney Timothy A. Hughes may be able to help. Mr. Hughes is committed to assisting victims of injuries and medical negligence throughout Alabama, and he offers a free initial consultation to talk about your particular case, what you have experienced, and what legal options you have in seeking financial compensation.

Consequences of Alabama Pharmacy Errors

When an Alabama pharmacy makes a mistake in dispensing a prescription, a patient may suffer from serious side effects due to the wrong medication, an allergic reaction or a violent reaction with another medication the patient may be taking. Although the severity of side effects or complications will vary depending on the particular type of medication, a patient may suffer from kidney failure, liver damage, heart failure or worse.

Many pharmacy errors occur without a patient suffering great harm, but if you or someone you love was physically injured or suffered emotional trauma due to an error or negligence on the part of a pharmacy or pharmacist, you may have the right to financial recovery. Contact Alabama pharmacy error attorney Timothy Hughes today for a free consultation.