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Six Common Factors That Lead to Medication Mistakes

Have you ever had second thoughts before taking a prescription? Probably not. Most of us feel comfortable enough with our doctors to trust their decisions. The unfortunate truth is that prescription drug errors happen more often than most people realize. It has been estimated that well over a million Americans are impacted by medication mistakes in hospitals each year.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recognized the significance of drug errors and has taken measures to prevent these terrible mistakes. For example, the FDA has been monitoring possible problems linked to medications with similar spellings and pronunciations. There is a major risk of drugs being mixed up due to the fact that their names are similar and look alike. An example of this possible issue can be seen with the two drugs, Zyrtec and Zantac. Even though these medications have similar names, the purpose of each drug is very different.

There are other factors that can lead to medication mistakes, in addition to similar names. Below is a list of six possible causes of drug error injuries:

• Drug allergy
• Wrong dosage (including overdose)
• Adverse drug interaction
• Physician error
• Pharmacist mistake
• Hospital negligence
  

A prescription drug error can be a recipe for disaster. If you or a loved one has been injured by a medication mix-up or other mistake, you need to contact an experienced Long Island medical malpractice lawyer who will be able to explain your legal rights. You may be able to recover compensation for the injuries that resulted from the medical negligence.

For more information, contact the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 today. We are experienced drug error attorneys and can help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

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