The Consequences Arising from the Misprescribing and Maladministration of Medical Products

By Dr Sarah Cockbill, Academic, Hospital, Community & Veterinary Pharmacist

Posted 10 August 2025

8 Minute Read

Healthcare professional handling medication at a workstation, representing the risk of misprescribing drugs.

Tags:

  • Medication Error
  • NHS
  • Pharmacology
  • Prescription Negligence
  • High-Value CN Claims
  • Overdose

Expert Disciplines:

  • Pharmacology
  • General Practice (GP)

About The Author

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Dr Sarah Cockbill

Academic, Hospital, Community & Veterinary Pharmacist

Dr Sarah Cockbill is a consultant pharmacist with over 50 years’ experience spanning human, veterinary, academic, and regulatory practice. She also has a strong background in pharmaceutical research and education.

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