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Las Vegas Medical Malpractice Lawyers, Explaining Liability for Pharmacy Errors

Potential Parties at Fault

When one stops to consider all of the parties that are generally involved in the process of providing prescription medication for a patient , the possibility that something could go wrong becomes clearer.  Initially, the doctor must correctly diagnose the patient’s condition and provide for a proper type and amount of medication.  This process includes accounting for potential allergies and the potential problems that could arise if several medications are being taken.

After the prescription is written, the pharmacy staff must recognize what’s been ordered, use the proper materials and fill the prescription with the proper dosage strength and amount of pills that need to be used by the patient.  Finally, the instructions on the label of the medication must also be accurate so that the chance of a mistake being made is minimized.

Therefore, anyone who makes a mistake during this process, including the doctor who writes the prescription, the pharmacy staff member who fills the prescription and/or the pharmacist who explains the details regarding the prescription to the patient could all make mistakes that lead to significant harm.

Your Rights in the Aftermath of a Nevada Pharmaceutical Error

Ultimately, if someone is victimized by a prescription error, the consequences could include a worsening of the condition that needed treatment, an allergic reaction by the patient that could be dangerous or even deadly and injuries that result from dangerous combinations of medications that are being used.

Anyone who finds themselves in this position needs to understand that those who are responsible for these mistakes  could be liable for the damages that are incurred as a result, including additional medical costs that are incurred, any lost income as a result of an illness the develops and pain and suffering endured by the patient.

If this has happened to you or to someone you love, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas medical malpractice lawyers who have been holding professionals accountable for prescription errors for many years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.