23 Oct What Happens if a Pharmacy Error Causes a Serious Medical Injury?
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A pharmacy error that causes a serious medical injury can lead to additional treatment, financial losses, and a potential medical negligence claim. The consequences may depend on the type of mistake, how quickly it is discovered, the severity of the harm, and whether the pharmacy or another healthcare professional failed to meet the appropriate standard of care.
Medication errors can happen when a patient receives the wrong drug, an incorrect dosage, a medication with dangerous interactions, or inadequate instructions for use.