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Almost 50 percent of people in the U.S. use at least one prescription drug, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unfortunately, with so many people taking medications, the risk of medication errors is…

Prescription and medication errors are unfortunately far more common than they should be, and they can have lasting ramifications on patients. Medication errors are completely preventable incidents that result from errors by health care providers or…

Drug-resistant pathogens refer to strains of bacteria that have evolved to resist treatment by antibiotics or antifungal medications. They are microbes that have developed defense mechanisms to survive and even multiply despite the administration of antibiotics….

Antibiotics are used to destroy or inhibit the growth of germs or bacteria. They are often prescribed to treat bacterial infections and prevent the spread of diseases. If a doctor makes an error when prescribing an…

Medication errors are a common type of medical malpractice. One primary example is the incorrect dosage being given to a patient. An overdose or underdose of a medication could lead to adverse side effects, dangerous drug…

While medication overdoses receive the most attention, a lesser-known issue is underdosing, also known as underprescribing. This refers to a physician prescribing or a pharmacist administering fewer medications or a lower dosage than a patient needs….

Medication errors can have serious consequences for patients, including overdoses, adverse drug reactions, hospitalizations and even death. In Pennsylvania, legal action can be taken to hold one or more parties liable in the event of a…

The drugs that a patient takes should be reasonably safe and effective. A consumer should not be subject to defective drugs that have dangerous ingredients, manufacturing errors or marketing flaws. Unfortunately, hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter…

Millions of people rely on prescription medications for their daily health or survival. When something goes wrong and a patient is prescribed the incorrect type of medication or dosage, the consequences can be severe. Medication mistakes…