Medication Error

In order to pursue compensation for a medication error, it is necessary to prove negligence on the part of the healthcare provider or pharmacy. This can be a complex process and requires a thorough investigation of the circumstances surrounding the error.

In some cases, there may be multiple parties responsible for the error, such as the manufacturer of the medication, the pharmacy, and the healthcare provider. In these cases, it is important to identify all responsible parties in order to maximise compensation.

Medication error claims

A medication error claim is a type of medical malpractice claim that is filed when a patient is injured as a result of an error in the administration or prescription of medication. This can include errors such as prescribing the wrong medication, incorrect dosages, failure to properly monitor the effects of a medication or failure to take into account the patient’s medical history or other medications they are taking. These types of claims may be made against physicians, pharmacists, nurses, or other healthcare providers who are responsible for ensuring that the correct medications are prescribed and administered to patients. The goal of a medication error claim is typically to seek compensation for the damages suffered by the patient as a result of the error.

In medication error cases, there are a number of potentially liable parties, including the manufacturer of the medication, the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication, and the pharmacist who dispensed it. At Premier Compensation Lawyers, we work diligently to determine which party is responsible for the error and if there is any evidence of negligence or malpractice.

Types of medication error

There are a range of ways you can be impacted by a medication error:

Prescription Error: This occurs when the wrong medication is prescribed, the incorrect dose is prescribed, or the medication is prescribed for the wrong duration.

Dispensing Error: This occurs when the wrong medication is dispensed, the incorrect dose is dispensed, or the wrong quantity is dispensed.

Administration Error: This occurs when the wrong medication is administered, the incorrect dose is administered, or the medication is administered at the wrong time.

Dosage Error: This occurs when the patient receives an incorrect dose of medication.

Interaction Error: This occurs when a medication interacts with another medication or substance, causing adverse effects.

Label Error: This occurs when the medication label is incorrect or missing important information, such as the correct dose, route of administration, or potential side effects.

Lack of Monitoring: This occurs when a patient is not adequately monitored for adverse effects or drug interactions, leading to harm.

Failure to Follow Protocol: This occurs when a healthcare provider does not follow established protocols for administering medication, leading to harm.