Simone Allen, a Houston mother, is suing Cullen Pharmacy for a prescription error that she claims took the life of her six-year-old daughter, Jadalyn, in April of 2012. Jadalyn suffered from sickle cell anemia and had been taking a liquid painkiller to deal with discomfort.
As pain increased, the girl was prescribed a low dose of morphine, dispensed at 20 milligrams per 10 milliliters. Cullen Pharmacy gave Allen a dose of 20 milligrams per 1 milliliter, 10-times higher than Jadalyn’s prescription called for, which turned out to be too much for the young child’s body.
Pharmacy errors occur more often than any of us wish to think. In some cases they are little more than a nuisance, but in far too many they cause serious or even fatal injury. If you or a loved one suffers from this type of medical negligence, you need an aggressive attorney on your side as soon as possible to hold the liable party accountable and fight to get you the justice you deserve.
If you or a loved one has suffered injury following a perception error, please contact an experienced attorney in your area today to schedule a free and informative consultation.
