Understanding your circumstances
Medication errors may involve the wrong drug or dose, an overlooked allergy, an interaction or a failure to monitor treatment. A known side effect alone does not establish that the care was negligent.
The assessment considers what was prescribed, what was actually supplied or administered, and the harm that followed. Keep packaging and records where available, and seek appropriate clinical advice about ongoing care.
When a claim may be relevant
- An incorrect prescription or dispensed medicine
- A failure to consider a recorded allergy
- Inadequate monitoring of a medicine requiring follow-up
These examples may need investigation. They do not establish eligibility or guarantee a successful claim.
Evidence to keep
- Prescription details and medicine packaging
- A timeline of doses and symptoms
- Information about allergies and further treatment
Keep what you already have, but do not delay seeking advice to collect every document.
What might compensation consider?
Depending on the case, an assessment may consider the injury, recovery, pain and suffering, lost earnings, treatment, care and other reasonable losses caused by the incident. The evidence and legal basis must support each part of a claim.
Costs and time limits
Time limits apply and depend on the circumstances. Seek advice promptly, particularly if the incident or treatment happened some time ago. Making an enquiry does not stop a deadline.
No Win, No Fee may be available. Eligibility, terms and possible deductions apply. How funding works
Read about time limits or explore funding.
Should I change my medication if I suspect an error?
Seek advice promptly from an appropriate healthcare professional. Do not rely on this website to decide whether to stop or change prescribed treatment.