NYC Prescription Error Lawyers

If you or a loved one suspect that you were the victim of prescription errors, discuss your case with us. A prescription error is the result of the negligence of one of the parties involved, which may include the doctor who prescribed your medicine or the pharmacy that filled the prescription. In cases like these, your health could be at serious risk.

At Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, we have a record of multimillion-dollar recoveries in medical malpractice cases for our New York clients. We are prepared to listen to your concerns and evaluate your matter to decide the course of action to protect your interests and rights.

Common Prescription Errors, And How We Can Help

Damages due to prescription errors could result in hospitalization or even death. In the United States, more than 6,000 individuals die due to prescription errors each year, while thousands experience adverse reactions like a rash or itching. In addition to physical damage, patients often experience emotional pain and suffering and psychological trauma.

The following are some of the common prescription errors we have encountered in our practice:

• Prescription of improper dose or wrong dose of formulation
• Wrong route errors, such as administering oral medications intravenously
• Omissions regarding the administration of the drug such as dosage and frequency

At Paul B. Weitz & Associates, PC, we have helped individuals fight for justice and compensation after experiencing medical malpractice and prescription errors since the 1970s. Our attention to detail and personalized services have earned us our clients’ trust and a substantial record of recovered compensations.

Is Off-label Prescribing A Form Of Medical Malpractice?

Prescription errors are among the most devastating forms of malpractice, as medications can cause fatal reactions or cause life-altering side effects. Patients who have poor outcomes in treatment often wonder if their case meets the standards for a medical malpractice lawsuit.

If a patient realizes that a doctor prescribed them a medication not approved for a specific type of treatment, they may wonder if that decision constitutes medical malpractice. Professionals refer to using a drug for an unapproved purpose as off-label prescribing. Is an off-label prescription potentially a form of medical malpractice?

Off-labeled prescriptions can be safe

Drug companies have to pay for studies that show both the safety and overall efficacy of a new medication. It needs to perform better than a placebo in a clinical trial to gain approval as a useful form of treatment. Generally, the company also needs to make disclosures about any side effects noted during clinical trials.

Given how much it costs to conduct clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies often only seek approval for one specific medical purpose when testing a drug. Doctors may then prescribe that drug for a host of different medical conditions, as there is an assumption that the medication is generally safe.

There are limits to off-label prescriptions

Medications may have contraindications for people with certain underlying medical conditions or known allergies. They also sometimes have known interactions with other drugs. A physician prescribing a medication off-label to a patient should first validate that it is safe and appropriate for them to do so. The failure to ensure that prescribing a certain medication is reasonably safe for a patient could be medical malpractice even though off-label prescribing is not inherently medical malpractice.

Showing that another medical professional would have handled the situation differently could help someone develop a medical malpractice claim after a potential prescription medication error.

Call To Discuss Your Concerns In A Free Consultation

Discuss your concerns with our compassionate New York prescription errors lawyers in a free consultation. Call our office in New York City at 646-916-3179 or fill out our secure online contact form. We serve all five boroughs, as well as New York in its entirety. You pay our fees only if we win.