Pharmaceutical negligence is a form of medical malpractice that can have serious consequences for the people it affects. The level of medical professionalism and the quality of healthcare is very high in the United States, but mistakes can and do happen every day.
The volume of medication is the most common error while mis-diagnosis and pharmacy fraud can be equally devastating. Over four billion medical prescriptions are filled on a yearly basis and unfortunately many consumers do not fully understand what they are taking. They simply pass the slip over the counter. As a result, millions of people end up taking the wrong medications. These errors can lead to serious health issues even death.
Some examples of pharmacy negligence:
- Receiving the wrong medication or the wrong dose
- Not recognizing potentially harmful drug interactions
- Not anticipating the effects of drug allergies
- Improper council or instructions on a drug
- Doctor/Pharmacy mis-communication
- Pharmacy incompetence
- Inadequate regulations
Contact our offices today to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer regarding your pharmacy negligence case. Sousa and Sousa services Brockton, Taunton, Easton and surrounding towns in Massachusetts.