Prescription errors can have devastating consequences, particularly when they involve compounded medications that do not undergo the same rigorous testing as FDA-approved drugs. A recent JAMA study highlights growing concerns about compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which have surged in popularity due to their effectiveness in treating diabetes…
Errors in pharmacy settings create significant risks for patients, especially when healthcare facilities fail to provide adequate staffing and oversight. Prescription mistakes, ranging from incorrect dosages to harmful drug interactions, can lead to severe complications. These preventable errors often stem from systemic failures, including poor management and high turnover among…
Recent allegations against a pharmacy for medication errors and record-keeping failures highlight the devastating impact pharmacy mistakes can have on patients’ lives. Cases of incorrect prescriptions, improper labeling, and unreported errors underscore the risks patients face when pharmacies fail to meet their professional obligations. Under Maryland law, pharmacies and their…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare continues to revolutionize patient safety, particularly in preventing medication errors. According to a recent report from TechTarget Health IT, researchers have developed an AI-enabled wearable device that monitors patients and identifies medication errors in real-time. This cutting-edge technology not only enhances patient…
A recent case involving a woman in Florida highlights the serious risks of pharmacy errors. The woman, battling severe blood clots after breast cancer treatment, was given the wrong medication when she filled her prescription at a pharmacy. Though this incident occurred in Florida, it raises important questions about the…
Pharmacies play a critical role in ensuring patients receive the correct medications. When a pharmacy fails in its duties, particularly with compounded medications, the results can be disastrous, as seen in a recent case where children were hospitalized after receiving incorrectly compounded prescriptions. Pharmacy errors, like improper compounding, can lead…
Vaccine and pharmaceutical errors can have serious consequences, especially when the wrong medication or dosage is administered. While vaccines are a vital part of public health, mistakes in their administration can lead to unintended injuries and significant concern for families. Understanding your rights under Maryland law is crucial if your…
People who regularly take prescription medicine or have received prescription medication in a hospital or clinic setting can appreciate the vital importance of best practices when it comes to receiving the medicine. Whether it is at the pharmacy or in the hospital, it is essential to be aware of safety…
People who regularly take prescription medicine or have received prescription medication in a hospital or clinic setting can appreciate the vital importance of best practices when it comes to receiving the proper medicine. Every patient deserves peace of mind when it comes to their medications, and to live free of…
Each year, pharmacies make millions of medication errors, leading to unintended side effects and even death. Recent investigations revealed that pharmacies in California alone are responsible for over five million errors annually. Each year, up to 9,000 people die from medication errors, and hundreds of thousands suffer adverse side effects…
