Prescription Fraud
/prɪˈskrɪpʃən frɔːd/
Definitions
- (n.) Illegal act involving the creation, use, or distribution of false or altered prescriptions to obtain drugs unlawfully.
The pharmacy was investigated for prescription fraud after multiple forged prescriptions were discovered.
Forms
- prescription fraud
- prescription frauds
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Commentary
Prescription fraud often intersects with healthcare and pharmaceutical regulations; precise terminology aids clarity when drafting statutes or indictments.
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