Pharmacy Negligence Claims

What is a pharmacy negligence claim?

If you’ve suffered harm as a result of a pharmacy or pharmacist acting negligently, you could be entitled to make a pharmacy negligence claim.

Some examples of pharmacy negligence include:

• Giving a patient the wrong drug
• Giving the wrong dosage of a prescribed drug
• Misreading a prescription
• Providing out-of-date medication
• Storing medication incorrectly

Every case of pharmacy negligence is different, and the consequences will vary in severity. Our friendly claims advisors can talk to you about your individual case and let you know if you have a strong claim for compensation.

What can happen if a pharmacist makes a mistake?

There are strict rules surrounding the distribution of medicine in the UK, and pharmacists go through years of training before being allowed to practise. But mistakes can (and do) still happen.

How a patient is affected by pharmacy negligence will ultimately depend on the type of error made by the pharmacist. And the consequences can range from nausea to anaphylactic shock, kidney damage and even death in the worst cases.

Why should I make a pharmacy negligence claim?

Pharmacy negligence can be particularly upsetting as most people affected will already have a pre-existing condition. And if your pharmacist’s negligence has made your health worse rather than better, you could be entitled to make a claim.

You may have had to take time off work to recover from the illness caused by pharmacy negligence. Claiming for compensation can help you to recover any loss in earnings you’ve suffered, as well as help you to pay for any necessary medical treatment.

We understand that the thought of bringing a claim can feel daunting, which is why we only work with experienced solicitors who will support you at each stage of the claims process.

How can First4Lawyers help?

We work with medical negligence solicitors who have years of experience in dealing with pharmacy negligence cases. They’ll work to put together the strongest case possible to help you achieve the best outcome for your claim.

Your solicitor may also be able to secure interim payments to help you cover any immediate costs such as household bills or medical care. Interim payments are taken from your final compensation amount, and can provide invaluable financial support.

For pharmacy negligence claims, we offer a No Win No Fee service. This means you won’t need to worry about paying anything if your claim isn’t successful, so you can focus on your recovery.

Pharmacy negligence FAQs

Will my pharmacy negligence claim go to court?

Most pharmacy negligence claims will be resolved without needing to go to court. So you shouldn’t let this deter you from starting the claims process.

And even if you’ve been told that your claim is set to go to trial, it’s likely that the case will be settled before you actually need to appear in a courtroom.

In the rare event that your case does result in a court hearing, your solicitor will make sure you’re prepared and will be at your side throughout.

Is there a time limit on when I can start the claims process?

There is usually a time limit of three years to make a claim after suffering pharmacy negligence. This could be from the date the negligence took place, or when you first became aware that it happened.

But there are some exceptions to this rule, including if the person affected is a child or someone who is lacking mental capacity.

We’d encourage starting the claims process as soon as you’re able to. This will make it easier for your solicitor to gather the evidence needed to build a strong case, increasing your chances of success.

I think I have a pharmacy negligence claim – what should I do?

If you’ve suffered as a result of a negligent pharmacist, the most important thing to do is seek medical attention. Your health should be your first priority, so don’t delay getting the treatment you need.

After this, if you’d like to find out more about making a claim, get in touch with our knowledgeable claims advisors. They’ll talk to you about what happened and answer any questions you may have.

You can contact us by calling the number at the top of the screen, or by requesting a callback at a convenient time. There’s also the option to fill in our quick and easy online claims form.