The pharmacist filled my prescription for Percocet and I realized it was not as effective so I looked up the number on the pill m522 which is 7.5mg/The pharmacist filled my prescription for Percocet and I realized it was as effective so I looked up. I was prescribed 10mg/325mg. Do I go back to pharmacy with the rest of my prescription? Thanks
Percocet - What to do if pharmacist filled wrong dosage?
Question posted by Lelemarie on 5 Feb 2022
Last updated on 19 February 2023 by Amanda S Gill
Added 5 Feb 2022:
Am sorry “was not as effective”
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5 Answers
Amanda S Gill
19 Feb 2023
I let him know
WildcatVet
6 Feb 2022
Hi, Lelemarie!
Did you see a written script with the dosage? I can't imagine that the doctor wouldn't have told you but could they have adjusted your dosage?
Definitely verify with your doctor and pharmacist!
Peter70582
6 Feb 2022
Immediately contact your pharmacy and your doctor. A similar error occurred when my dad was dying and on liquid Lortab. The pharmacist dispensed the incorrect amount, because he was calculating 7.5 mg per TEASPOON, when it's 7.5 mg per TABLESPOON. I caught the error in the pharmacy, and it was corrected on the spot.
Moral - in the future, check your prescriptions before you leave the pharmacy. I always do, and I've caught mistakes 3 times in the last 30 years. Very rare, but they do happen;)
Mackintosh
5 Feb 2022
Absolutely call the pharmacy ASAP and ask to speak with the pharmacist. Let the Pharmacist know what occurred; this is obviously in no way your fault.
masso
5 Feb 2022
Of course, go back to the pharmacy and explain the situation regarding the mistake the Pharmacist made and get the right dose of the medication you were prescribed by your DR., it was NOT your mistake.
bobsy
5 Feb 2022
As soon as possible, take the prescription bottle to you doctor to make sure that he (the doctor) did prescribe to you the 10mg/325mg of oxy/APAP. Then have him call the pharmacy. Next take that bottle to that pharmacy and show them their mistake. Since this is a controlled and Schedule med, you must make sure that you alert both the doctor and the pharmacy. Also take a picture of the pill bottle showing the information on the pill bottle and also take a picture of one of the pills showing the '522'. Even though you are correct in what you say, due to the strict FDA and DEA guidelines, I wonder if this problem will be corrected to your satisfaction.
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