Can you sue for pharmacy prescription errors?

Yes, you can sue a pharmacy for prescription errors. Prescription errors are considered medical malpractice because the pharmacy provided you with the wrong prescription due to the pharmacist’s medical mistake. Taking the wrong medication or the incorrect dosage can result in a variety of medical problems, including death. 

Settlement and Filing a Prescription Drug Lawsuit

After a prescription drug error, you can file a lawsuit that is referred to as a Complaint Against the Pharmacy. You will have to prove that the prescription error caused damages to you. To avoid a lawsuit, the pharmacy may want to negotiate a settlement with you. This means that you can provide the pharmacy with an offer that covers your damages, such as medical bills, pain and suffering or lost wages. The pharmacy may accept the offer or provide a counter offer. You may reach a settlement with the pharmacy. In other words, you give up your rights to sue or continue with the lawsuit, and in exchange receive the monetary amount that you’re seeking. However, if a case can't be settled between the two parties only, you can continue or start your lawsuit against the pharmacy.

Seek Legal Counsel

Before you start or continue a medical malpractice suit—or even settle a suit—speak with a personal injury lawyer. The lawyer will evaluate the situation and advise you of the best path to take regarding your lawsuit.