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5 Most Common Types of Pharmacy Malpractice

Pharmacists are among the most diligent professionals in the workforce. They work in a profession in which even small mistakes can have major consequences. It’s for this reason pharmacists are held to high standards. If they fail to meet these standards because of negligence or willful misconduct, and their actions lead to a patient or group of patients suffering sickness or injury, they could be liable for pharmacy malpractice. Here are a few common medication errors that occur in pharmacy settings. 1. Giving a Patient the Wrong Dosage of a Prescription Different patients are prescribed different dosage levels depending on their symptoms. A pharmacist...