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Pharmacy Liability Law
in Denver and throughout Colorado and Wyoming
What types of problem can pharmacists be found liable for?
Pharmacists are trained health care professionals, and are held to certain standards of duty by the state they operate in. Some of the most common causes of pharmacist liability include:
- Dispensing the wrong medication
- Dispensing the wrong dosage
- Failing to sufficiently warn patients of harmful effects and drug interactions
- Other labeling errors
What is a 'misfill'?
A 'misfill' is the common term used to describe a prescription that is filled incorrectly, including incorrect medication, incorrect dosage, or errors in the dosage instructions and other information on the label.
Is pharmacist error a big problem?
Yes. According to various sources, as many as 5% of all prescriptions are incorrectly filled.
Can I sue my pharmacist for filling my prescription incorrectly?
In order to pursue damages from your pharmacist, you must show that you suffered damages as a result of the mistake, such as injury as a result of receiving the wrong medication or failing to receive the correct medication.
More About Pharmacy Malpractice
If you or someone you love has been harmed by a pharmacist's negligence, please call or email us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We'll review your pharmacist malpractice claim with you and help you determine how to best proceed. We represent pharmacy malpractice victims in Colorado, Wyoming and throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.
