"Mother Claims Walgreens Gave 5-Year-Old Daughter 5x Stronger ADHD Medication"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A North Carolina mother reported that her 5-year-old daughter was given a fivefold higher dosage of Quillivant XR, an ADHD medication, due to a pharmacy error. The girl experienced side effects and was admitted to the emergency room. The pharmacy attributed the mistake to limited staffing and human error. Medication errors, especially with liquid medications, are common due to factors such as weight-based dosing, manual input, and overwhelming workloads. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices recommends patients verify their prescriptions, understand dosages, and use the same pharmacy to reduce the likelihood of errors.