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Medication Errors Injure Over a Million Annually

Medication errors are rampant in hospitals and other medical facilities.  It has been estimated that on average, one medication error occurs at each hospital every day.  Studies have even shown that 400,000 preventable drug related injuries occur in hospitals every year and another 800,000 happen in long-term care settings.

A medication error has been defined as a mistake made that involves a prescription drug, over-the-counter product, vitamin, mineral or herbal supplement.  The medical error can occur at any time.

Nearly 1.5 million people are injured by drug errors each year in the United States.  These medication mistakes can lead to serious complications for patients and in some cases have caused death.

A doctor or other medical provider can be held responsible for drug errors.  If you have been injured by a medical error, you need to contact an experienced Louisville medical malpractice attorney immediately. The knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyers at the law office of Franklin, Gray & White can help you.  Call them today at 502-637-6000 or 800-637-6033 for legal advice.

The article, “1.5 Million People Injured Every Year by Drug Errors,” has more information on this topic.