I suffered an adverse reaction from the prescription drug medication provided by my doctor. Do I have a case?

A: If you receive the wrong medication for a condition or the wrong combination of medications and suffer an adverse side effect or injury, a medical malpractice claim could potentially be brought against the doctor who prescribed the medication. Claims could also be brought against the hospital where the treatment occurred and/or the pharmacist who filled the prescription drug.

A medical malpractice claim in this situation could be based on a breach of the standard of care. In addition, you could file a claim against the pharmacy for the medication error. For example, if the injuries were caused by the manufacturing or marketing of the drug, you may be able to file a claim against the pharmaceutical company and/or retailer.

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