When we fill a prescription, we entrust the pharmacist with our own or our loved one’s well-being. Frighteningly, however, the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies has estimated that at least 1.5 million preventable medication injuries occur in the United States each year. Similarly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said that medication errors result in at least one death each day and 1.3 million injuries each year. The risks most commonly associated with pharmacist negligence include dispensing the wrong medication, providing the correct medication but the wrong dosage, providing incorrect dosage instructions, failing to take note of known drug allergies and failing to detect dangerous drug interactions. Unfortunately, a medication error can have severe and even deadly consequences. Pharmacy malpractice has been known to result in serious illness, organ failure and death.

While most pharmacists try their best to avoid errors, they are not immune to stress, distraction, lack of training and other factors that may contribute to medication mistakes. In light of the unfortunate frequency with which patients are injured by pharmacist error, we encourage you to learn as much as possible about your medications. Know your dosage, double check your prescriptions and keep current lists of all the medications you are taking, including over-the-counter remedies.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm as a result of pharmacist malpractice, it is crucial to consult with an experienced professional negligence attorney as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.