Prescription Errors

Atlanta Medication Error Attorneys

Doctors and pharmacists have to uphold a certain level of care when administering or prescribing medication to their patients. Doctors are required to examine the patient’s medical history, consider possible allergic reactions and warn of serious potential side effects. Likewise, pharmacists are required to look for potential drug interactions and provide the correct dosage amount, as overdose and under-dose errors can result in serious injuries. If a doctor or pharmacist is negligent in prescribing or administering a medication, the resulting prescription error could seriously endanger a patient’s life or, in the most severe cases, could be fatal.  

If you or a loved one was injured due to a prescription error, fill out our free case review form and our medical malpractice attorneys will evaluate your claim, at no cost to you. 

Causes of Prescription Error in Georgia

Atlanta prescription errors could be the result of pharmacy malpractice. Though the victim’s doctor may have provided the appropriate dosage of the right medication in the prescription form, the pharmacy may have committed an error or an act of negligence that lead to a prescription drug injury. Common pharmacy errors include:

Pharmacy Mistakes and Injuries

An estimated 1.5 million people each year are victims of negative effects from a prescription error. There are over 700,000 yearly emergency room visits caused by prescription medications, and it is estimated that medication errors on the part of physicians and pharmacists cause 7,000 deaths a year. The drugs that doctors prescribe, while often very helpful, are also very dangerous if misused, whether that misuse is intentional or not.

A medication error could leave victims in a coma, cause organ damage, or even result in a wrongful death. Medication errors in children can be especially harmful. Children are more susceptible to overdosing injuries than adults, and if the wrong prescription is filled, the drug could be one that their systems are not able to handle. 

Pharmacy Error Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a prescription error or pharmacy negligence, contact our prescription error lawyers for help with filing a medication error lawsuit. You may be able to recover compensation for medical bills and expenses, pain and suffering, or for the wrongful death of your loved one.