Avoiding Pharmacy Error

In many cases, taking the wrong medication, the incorrect amount, or the wrong combination of prescription drugs can be catastrophic. Because we are not responsible for filling our own prescriptions, we must rely upon a pharmacist to make the right decisions and to never make a mistake. Although not widely reported, pharmacy error is actually very common and increases the chances that you and your family could be injured.

There are a few things that one can do to try and avoid a prescription error when they visit the pharmacist. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

• Know the name of the drug. This is will the amount of confusion to a minimum and allow you to ask your pharmacist good questions.
• Know the appropriate dosage. If it seems like the pharmacist is telling you something different than your doctor, you may have a problem. You should be aware of the right dosage for your medical condition
• Compare the labels of previous prescriptions with your current prescription
• Research the size, shape, and color of any generic brands you are being prescribed so that you can verify that you have received the right medication
• Do not assume that your pharmacist does not make mistakes. Everyone is human, and each and every one of us makes mistakes. Some mistakes are more tragic than others.

Pharmacy error is extremely common and can affect you and your family. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Contact a Madison Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you or a love one has been injured in a medical malpractice case, contact the Madison pharmacy error lawyers of Habush, Habush, & Rottier, S.C. Call 1-800-822-1690 to discuss the details of your claim today.