You trust a pharmacy to dispense the medication your medical provider prescribed. Receiving the wrong drug, dosage, or instructions can cause a serious reaction, worsen an existing condition, or delay necessary treatment. Knowing what to do if a pharmacy gives you the wrong medication can help protect your health and preserve important evidence.
Your first priority is getting appropriate medical care. Our medical malpractice attorneys at Rue & Ziffra can later review whether a dispensing mistake caused your injuries and explain your legal options.
If you received the wrong medication from a pharmacy, do not take another dose until you have spoken with your prescribing provider or another qualified medical professional. Call 911 or seek emergency treatment for severe symptoms, including difficulty breathing, chest pain, seizures, confusion, fainting, or loss of consciousness.
A pharmacy medication error may involve:
Take the bottle, receipt, and remaining pills when receiving care. These materials can help medical professionals identify what you took and determine the appropriate treatment.
Keep the incorrect medication and packaging in a secure place. Photograph the pills, the label, the receipt, and the written instructions. Write down when you picked up the prescription and when you took each dose. Include details about your symptoms and conversations with pharmacy employees or healthcare providers.
A pharmacy medication error claim may depend on evidence showing what your provider prescribed, what the pharmacy dispensed, and how the mistake affected your health. Florida Statutes § 465.016 identifies grounds for disciplinary action against pharmacy professionals, including certain acts involving negligence, incompetence, or misconduct. A regulatory complaint is separate from a compensation claim.
Notify the pharmacy manager and request written confirmation of the dispensing error. Do not surrender the medication, sign a release, or accept payment without understanding how doing so could affect your rights.
Continue following your providers’ treatment recommendations. Medical records connecting the incorrect medication from a pharmacy to your injuries may help establish responsibility. Compensation may address medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and future care needs.
If a pharmacy gives you the wrong medication and you suffer harm, our attorneys at Rue & Ziffra can review the circumstances and help determine who may be responsible. With more than 50 years of experience, we will guide you through every step with care and clear communication.
Contact us for a free consultation. We are in your community and on your side.
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