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Wrong Prescription Blamed for 92-Year-Old's Death

1/23/2026

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A wrongful death lawsuit alleges 92-year-old Joseph Hamilton Broussard died after receiving the wrong prescription from Mercury Drive Pharmacy.
Broussard took pioglitazone for 66 days, though he was not prescribed it.
An expert says the diabetes drug worsened his congestive heart failure and contributed to his death.
Broussard's daughter seeks damages for suffering and medical expenses, alleging pharmacy negligence, and the case raises patient-safety concerns.

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A wrongful death lawsuit alleges 92-year-old Joseph Hamilton Broussard died after receiving the wrong prescription from Mercury Drive Pharmacy.
Broussard took pioglitazone for 66 days, though he was not prescribed it.
An expert says the diabetes drug worsened his congestive heart failure and contributed to his death.
Broussard's daughter seeks damages for suffering and medical expenses, alleging pharmacy negligence, and the case raises patient-safety concerns.