Prescription error is one of the most common types of medical malpractice. How common?

Approximately 100,000 Americans are affected by prescription error and 7,000 die from it each year!

So what constitutes a prescription error? Prescription errors can be broken down into two
groups – errors committed by the prescriber (hospital, nursing home, doctor etc.) and errors
committed by the pharmacist.

Prescription ErrorPrescription error is one of the most common types of medical malpractice. How common?Approximately 100,000 Americans are affected by prescription error and 7,000 die from it eachyear!So what constitutes a prescription error? Prescription errors can be broken down into twogroups- errors committed by the prescriber (hospital, nursing home, doctor etc.) and errors committed by the pharmacist.Prescriber Errors-these include prescribing the wrong dosage, prescribing the medication forthe wrong amount of time, not considering the patients weight and age while prescribing themedication, and not considering any pre-existing condition that the patient may have which canbe affected by that specific medication and believe it or not, illegible handwriting.

Pharmacist Errors – One key error that the pharmacist can commit is distributing the wrong medication. This mistake is pure carelessness and one whose results can be fatal. A second key error is filling the prescription incorrectly.

If you have experienced such carelessness from your healthcare provider or from your pharmacist, contact a Personal Injury Lawyer who is experienced in cases in this area of law.

To read about a case of being prescribed over medication, visit – http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/health-personal-care-stores-pharmacies-drug/4062593-1.html

To read about a case of being prescribed the incorrect medicine, visit – http://www.startribune.com/local/east/97121449.html