Prescription or medication errors occur when the wrong medication or quantity of medication is prescribed to self-administer or administered by a medical professional. Instead of making you better, you are left in a worse position than before, experiencing more serious pain or symptoms.
Medication and prescription errors may include:
Prescription and medication errors can be made by the GP prescribing your medication or by the pharmacist dispensing them, and can create a variety of side effects and long-term health problems. For your situation to be considered medical negligence, it must satisfy some legal requirements including: