What to do if a pharmacy gave my father another person’s medication and it made him sick?
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What to do if a pharmacy gave my father another person’s medication and it made him sick?
He stopped taking the medication because it was making him sick. I looked into it and realized it wasn’t his.Is there anything that could be done?
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Malpractice Law, Illinois
Answers:
Catherine Blackburn / Blackburn Law Firm
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The pharmacy was clearly negligent in giving your father the wrong medication. Whether it is worth his while to pursue a claim depends on how seriously he was injured. If he suffered only a short-term "sickness" that has fully resolved, it may not be worth pursuing because the costs of bringing a claim may outweigh the recovery. If he suffered a permanent injury, it is definitely worth considering.
I suggest you call a couple malpractice attorneys in your area for advice. Do NOT throw away the prescription bottle. It is very important that you keep this evidence.
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