Mrs M brought a claim against the Defendant for the erroneous prescription of an incorrect medication.
Mrs M required a specific brand of Phenytoin medication and had been receiving the same for a number of years. However, the Defendant erroneously and negligently prescribed the incorrect formulation without informing Mrs M or obtaining her consent.
The Defendants’ negligence resulted in Mrs M suffering multiple symptoms (including headaches, lethargy, disorientation, nausea and reduced appetite) as well as a prolonged period of pain.
Garratts Solicitors obtained supportive expert evidence, from a leading Consultant Pharmacologist, who identified that both the erroneous prescription of the incorrect formulation and the failure to obtain Mrs M’s consent represented negligence.
Garratts Solicitors assisted Mrs M in obtaining £5,000.00 in compensation.
If you believe that you may have suffered from negligent treatment, please do not hesitate to contact our Clinical Negligence Department on 0161 665 3502. We have significant experience dealing with various Clinical Negligence claims including the prescription of incorrect medications and lack of consent.
