Common prescription error mistakes

Common mistakes include:

• The wrong dose or strength of a drug (sometimes leading to an overdose)
• The wrong drug
• The wrong patient
• Incorrect labels
• Computer error
• Warfarin/Heparin dose errors leading to pulmonary embolism and death
• Drugs being administered intravenously instead of intramuscularly

Children and medication errors

Children are particularly vulnerable to prescription or medical errors. When prescribing or dispensing drugs to a child, it is important to consider their age and weight to determine a safe dosage.

Our approach to prescription error claims

We have recovered awards of compensation in a large number of successful cases where prescription, medication and dispensing errors have caused loss. In particular they have had particularly successful results in a number of claims on behalf of children.

Speak to one of our expert medical negligence solicitors today

Please call 0800 916 9049, email enquiries@rjwslatergordon.co.uk or use the short online enquiry form. Our dedicated medical negligence solicitors will be able to offer you a free initial consultation and advise you on the process for bringing a claim, funding options and time constraints.