Prescription Error Claims, Medication Error Compensation & Claims Against Drug Companies.
Few things are more distressing than discovering that the medication you were given, something you believed would help you feel better, has instead made you worse.
When you take medication prescribed by a doctor or dispensed by a pharmacist, you do so with the trust that it has been carefully selected and correctly prepared. So when something goes wrong, and that medication causes harm instead of healing, the consequences can be frightening, confusing, and sometimes life-altering.
Whether you’ve been given the wrong drug, the wrong dosage, or suffered serious side effects from a medication that was later found to be unsafe, the impact on your health and wellbeing can be significant. For some, it means emergency treatment or a worsening of their condition. For others, it leads to long-term complications, hospitalisation, or, in the most tragic cases, the loss of a loved one.
Across England and Wales, medication and prescription errors happen far more often than many people realise. While most medications are safe and effective when used properly, some cause avoidable harm due to prescribing mistakes, miscommunication between healthcare professionals, or failures in regulation. In some cases, patients are affected by drugs later withdrawn from use, long after damage has been done.
At Lanyon Bowdler, we understand how distressing this experience can be. Our medical negligence team has extensive experience helping individuals and families seek justice after being harmed by medication errors, whether the fault lies with a GP, pharmacist, hospital, or pharmaceutical company. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in prescription error compensation claims and are proud to offer compassionate, clear guidance at every stage.
If you believe you’ve been harmed by a prescription error or unsafe medication, please get in touch. We will take the time to listen to your story, explore what went wrong, and support you in taking the steps needed to protect your future.
Our Prescribed Drug Injury Claims Expertise
Our team of Medical Negligence specialists is incredibly knowledgeable in the field of Prescribed Drug Injury Claims. We support claimants in England and Wales through the process of claiming compensation for their pain, suffering, and loss of amenities. Contact us today.
The Medical Negligence Team is recognised in Tier 1 for the West Midlands in the 2026 edition of Legal 500. A testimonial states “The clinical negligence team at Lanyon Bowdler are committed, passionate, compassionate and caring. They take time to fully understand their client’s needs and wishes and provide the necessary support and care to holistically manage their client’s case.”
Chambers UK 2026 rank the department in Band 1 in the Midlands and state “an impressive practice group with a growing presence across the West Midlands. The team offers specialist advice across the full gamut of clinical negligence mandates, with particular experience in cases of surgical error, delayed diagnosis and failure to supervise those at risk of suicide. The firm is additionally skilled in cases relating to post-surgical negligence, brain injury and fatal claims.”
Lanyon Bowdler were shortlisted at the 2024 Personal Injury Awards for Outstanding Case of the Year, having also been shortlisted for the Team of the Year award in 2022 which they had previously won in 2018.
Department head Beth Heath, won Clinical Negligence Lawyer of the Year in 2022.
The Personal Injury Awards provides a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the excellence of individuals and organisations across the sector. The team is both proud and delighted to be recognised.
Prescribing and Dispensing Errors
In addition to negligence on the part of drug manufacturers, prescribing and dispensing errors have also led to adverse side effects in a patient’s health. Examples of these include a doctor incorrectly writing up the dose of the drug, which in extreme circumstances can lead to the patient accidentally taking an overdose.
Errors have also been made when prescribing medication to children and they have mistakenly been prescribed an adult dose. GPs sometimes prescribe drugs repeatedly for many years without assessing whether a repeat prescription is appropriate for the patient. This can potentially lead to physical injury from chronic overdose or addiction to certain medications, such as sleeping tablets.
Dispensing errors are different as they commonly occur at the pharmacy. This could be due to the doctor misspelling the name of the drug, or, something as simple as the pharmacist picking the wrong medication from the shelf. As a result, the patient may not receive the correct treatment for their condition which could then worsen, or they might take a drug that has an adverse reaction.
In any of these circumstances, this is not the fault of the patient and as a result, they may have a strong case for claiming compensation on the grounds of medical negligence. At Lanyon Bowdler, we have secured considerable compensation fees for victims of medical negligence. As specialists in this area of law, we possess the knowledge and expertise to pursue your case against the prescriber, dispenser or both securing the best possible outcome for you.
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Pursuing a Medical Negligence Claim
Whatever problem you’ve encountered regarding errors relating to pharmaceutical drugs, we’re here to help you in every way we can. Our expert team of medical negligence lawyers will thoroughly assess your case and offer practical advice whilst guiding you through the complaints and compensation claims process. Based on the hardship and impediment you have suffered; we will assist you in pursuing your claim for compensation that reflects the severity of your problems.
You may have had to take time off work leading to a loss of earnings. You may have developed a life-threatening or debilitating condition that has caused a great deal of suffering requiring care and assistance and subsequently has led to further medical costs. In either case, as a victim of somebody else’s clinical negligence, we will endeavour to secure you the maximum amount of compensation with the minimum outlay for legal costs.
As every case is different, we’ll tailor our advice towards your individual circumstances. We offer various forms of funding such as conditional fee agreements. You don’t have to suffer in silence or go through this on your own, which is why a member of our team will do everything within their power to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.
Contact Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors
When medication is prescribed or administered incorrectly, the consequences can be serious, even life-threatening. If you have suffered due to the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or a failure to manage your medication properly, you may be entitled to bring a prescription error claim.
At Lanyon Bowdler, our specialist medication negligence solicitors have helped many individuals who have experienced harm due to avoidable prescription errors or failures in drug monitoring. As part of our expert team, our dedicated medical negligence lawyers will work closely with you to understand what went wrong and help you seek justice with confidence.
We regularly act for clients on prescription error claims in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales, and are proud to be recognised as leading medication negligence solicitors for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Worcester. As a trusted law firm, we approach every case with sensitivity, professionalism, and a determination to achieve the best outcome for you and your family.
With offices in Shrewsbury, Bromyard, Conwy, Hereford, Ludlow, Oswestry, and Telford, we’re always close by when you need us. As a full service law firm in Wales, we offer both local access and national reach, wherever you live in England or Wales.
If you believe your health has been compromised due to a medication error, don’t hesitate to speak with our team. We’re here to listen, to support, and to act on your behalf.
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