Our Prescription Error claims expertise
A prescription error can have serious health implications.
Taking the wrong medicine can cause serious side effects and can
even result in death depending on the medication that was taken,
the dose, and the length of time involved.
If you suffered injuries as a result of being prescribed or
given the wrong medication, you may be able to bring a prescription
error claim against your hospital, general practitioner or
pharmacy. Our team are experienced in successfully pursuing
prescription error claims and will advise you if they believe you
have a potential claim as a result of a prescription error.
What are prescription errors?
There are a number of prescription errors that can occur:
- Medication prescribed for too long
- Incorrect dosage
- Medication supplied to which a patient has a known
allergy
- Medications prescribed that shouldn’t be prescribed
together
Prescription errors can have serious health consequences,
including:
- Brain damage
- Digestive problems including stomach ulcers and stomach
bleeding
- Blindness
- Psychological illness
- Allergic reaction
In rare situations, a prescription error can be fatal.
Legal Claim
For further information or if you believe you have a
medical negligence claim for a prescription error,
please call our medical negligence
team on freephone 0800 358 3848, email
personalinjury@ffw.com
or complete our short enquiry form.
All enquiries are completely free of charge and we will
investigate all funding options for you including
legal aid and no win, no fee.