Overprescribing has become a problem in the United States. This is when a doctor prescribes too much medication to a patient. It may mean that the prescription itself is for too many pills, or it may mean that the doctor continues to give the person new prescriptions...
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When can legal drugs become illegal?
Not all drugs are legal. Yet even those that are legal can become illegal in specific circumstances and lead to criminal charges. The common factor in all drugs is that they change our bodies. Scientists consider some drugs bring beneficial changes, so they legalize...
Is it still possible to counterfeit prescriptions?
Over time, there have been steps taken to reduce the chances of counterfeiting prescriptions. Counterfeit prescriptions can lead to drug abuse and other problems, so taking steps like making all prescriptions digital or requiring the pharmacist to call the doctor for...
Doctors, not just patients, can commit prescription fraud
People struggling with addiction may engage in theft or fraudulent behavior to secure their drug of choice. Although some people buy prescriptions that they want to abuse on the unregulated, underground market, others try to get their drug of choice from the pharmacy....
The fine line when it comes to excessive prescriptions
As a doctor, you want to help your patients. You trust them to tell you the truth about their symptoms and you make the best decisions you can for them. A patient dealing with chronic pain may need to use painkillers, for instance, as may someone who has been through...
Accused of prescription drug crimes? Don’t go without a defense
As a medical professional, your goal is always to help people. You want to make sure that individuals receive the medications they need, even when other providers aren’t giving them anymore. With the intense scrutiny placed on medical providers who prescribe opiate...