A Arizona jury awarded a six million dollar jury verdict againist the Walgreen pharmacy chain. A Arizona high school wrestling coach died as a result of an interaction between two pain medications that he got from Walgreens. Prescriptions are given on a routine basis by our doctors . The drug stores have a duty to fill the right prescription and the right dose. As well as check to see if there is any adverse effects of the drugs that are dispensed . Some of these big chains may be relying too much on drug techs rather than a pharmcist to insure drug safety for their customers. Be sure to ask your pharmacist any questions regarding your prescription and any adverse effects.
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