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Pharmacy Errors: Incorrect Dosages and How an Attorney Can Help You

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Pharmacy Errors: Incorrect Dosages and How an Attorney Can Help You

When you visit a pharmacy to pick up your prescription, you expect the medication to be accurate, timely, and safe. Unfortunately, pharmacy errors — including mistakes in dosages — happen all too often and can have serious consequences for your health. If you or a loved one has been harmed by an incorrect dosage of medication, a pharmacy error lawyer can help protect your rights and seek justice.

Understanding Pharmacy Errors and Dosage Mistakes

A pharmacy error occurs when the pharmacy or pharmacist makes a mistake during the prescription filling process. Incorrect dosages are one of the most common forms of pharmacy error. These mistakes can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

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Misreading the Prescription:

The pharmacist may misinterpret the doctor’s handwriting or prescribed dosage, leading to an error.
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Incorrect Labeling:

Medications can be mislabeled with incorrect dosage information or mixed up with other prescriptions.
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Incorrect Compounding:

When medications need to be compounded (mixed or altered), errors in the process can lead to incorrect dosages.
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Failure to Verify:

A pharmacist may fail to check for potential drug interactions or to verify the correct dosage against a patient’s medical history.
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Errors in Calculation:

Mistakes in calculating the dosage based on factors like the patient’s age, weight, or condition can occur.

The Role of an Attorney in Pharmacy Error Cases

If you’ve been harmed due to an incorrect medication dosage, you may be entitled to compensation. A pharmacy error lawyer, also known as a prescription error lawyer or pharmacy malpractice lawyer, plays a crucial role in these cases. They can help you navigate the legal process, gather evidence, and pursue a claim against the negligent pharmacy or pharmacist responsible for the mistake.

The attorney’s job is to:

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Investigate the Error:

They will review your medical records, interview healthcare providers, and consult with medical experts to determine if a dosage mistake occurred and its impact on your health.
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Prove Negligence:

In order to win a case, your attorney must demonstrate that the pharmacy or pharmacist acted negligently, resulting in harm.
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Seek Compensation:

Your lawyer will fight for the financial compensation you deserve, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

Types of Compensation Available

If you or a loved one has been harmed by a pharmacy error, you may be entitled to several types of compensation, including:

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Medical Expenses:

You can recover the costs of additional treatment or medical care needed as a result of the pharmacy error.
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Lost Wages:

If the error caused you to miss work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income.
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Pain and Suffering:

If the error caused physical or emotional distress, you may be eligible for compensation for pain and suffering.
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Punitive Damages:

In cases where the pharmacy’s behavior was especially reckless or intentional, punitive damages may be awarded as a way to punish the wrongdoer and deter future mistakes.

How Liability Is Determined

In pharmacy error cases, liability is determined based on negligence. The responsible parties can include the pharmacist, pharmacy, or other healthcare professionals involved in the prescription process. To prove negligence, your attorney must show the following:

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Duty of Care:

The pharmacist owed you a duty to ensure that your medication was correctly dispensed.
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Breach of Duty:

The pharmacy or pharmacist made an error in dispensing the medication, breaching their duty of care.
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Causation:

The mistake directly caused you harm, whether it was through physical injury, additional medical treatment, or other consequences.
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Damages:

You suffered damages as a result of the error, which can include medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering.

Examples of Cases Involving Incorrect Dosages

Here are a few real-life examples of how incorrect dosages have caused harm to individuals:

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Case 1:

A woman was prescribed a painkiller after surgery but received a dosage that was 10 times higher than the prescribed amount. This error caused her to suffer an overdose, resulting in hospitalization and significant recovery time.
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Case 2:

A man with a heart condition was prescribed a blood pressure medication, but the pharmacist dispensed a dosage that was too low. As a result, his blood pressure spiked, leading to a stroke.
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Case 3:

A child was given an adult dosage of a cold medicine due to a pharmacist’s mistake in calculating the dosage based on the child’s weight. The child suffered severe side effects that required emergency treatment.

These cases highlight the significant impact that pharmacy errors can have on individuals and families. If you’ve experienced a similar situation, consulting with a personal injury lawyer who specializes in pharmacy errors can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Us

At Jason Kane Law, we understand the serious consequences of pharmacy errors and are dedicated to helping victims of medication mistakes. Our team of experienced attorneys has a proven track record of success in handling pharmacy malpractice cases. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a pharmacy error, contact us today for a free consultation.

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At Jason Kane Law, we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means you don’t pay unless we win your case. If you’ve been injured by a pharmacy error, you can trust that we’ll fight for your rights without any upfront costs.

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If you’ve been injured by an incorrect dosage of medication, a pharmacy malpractice lawyer can help you seek justice. Contact us at Jason Kane Law for a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you pursue your case.

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Remember, if you or a loved one has been harmed by a pharmacy error, you don’t have to navigate this complex legal process alone. Reach out to a pharmacy error lawyer who can guide you every step of the way.