Prescription Compensation Claims

Unfortunately, more and more people are suffering from prescription medication either from the side effects of the drugs, from prescription errors or both.

Risks of prescription errors

The side effects of medication issued by a doctor, hospital, pharmacist or medical helpline can be numerous and people are often unsure about what to do.

Prescription errors consist of any medication related mistakes that may result in injury, illness or even death.

Sometimes, the side effects of a prescription error are minor only, such as vomiting, headaches or an upset stomach. However, sometimes the side effects can be fatal, such as giving penicilan to a person who is allergic to it, resulting in anaphylactic shock and death.

How many of us actually check the medication dispensed to us by the Pharmacist when we collect our prescription? We trust that both the medical professional and the pharmacist has prescribed the medication correctly and as detailed on our prescription and in the right dosage.

Common types of prescription errors include:

• Wrong drug was given for symptoms
• Wrong dosage of a drug was given
• Wrong directions for use of a drug were given
• The wrong person receives a medication
• Drugs were improperly or unsafely combined

Prescription error compensation

If a person has suffered a physical or mental illness as a direct result of a prescription, they may be entitled to compensation for the injuries they have suffered.

Pinstripe make it easy for you to claim compensation. All you need to do is complete the simple online form opposite and the experienced and friendly claims team will handle it from there. It’s that easy!