Prescription theft and abuse is a serious problem posing a threat to physicians. The problem is the diversion of drugs from legal and medically necessary uses towards uses that are illegal and typically not medically authorized or necessary. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) along with federal and state groups are charged with the duty of […]
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Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program: Doctors should monitor heavy drugs
For many of us, a trip to the local pharmacy to fill a prescription is a routine event we don’t think too much about. The pharmacists and doctors, however, share a great deal of liability. While most patients follow their prescriptions responsibly, others are misusing the drugs for recreation, illegal sale and other unlawful purposes. […]
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