Texas legislators have worked to make prescription fraud more difficult over the past several years. The state requires medical professionals to use prescription pads that make it harder for people to forge a prescription, and the Texas Office of the Inspector General has a program that involves gathering data about diagnoses and written and dispensed prescriptions for certain controlled substances. According to Texoma's Homepage, these measures were not effective at prevent

While prescription painkillers, stimulants and CNS depressants help millions of Americans with chronic and acute conditions, they are also a serious problem for those who abuse them. According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 18 million people have abused these drugs at some point within the past year. Of the 70,000 people who died from drug overdoses in 2018, two out of three were from opioids, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Prescription drug fraud is a high-profile problem in the United States. Most coverage of this problem tends to focus on consumers who attempt to get drugs without a valid prescription, or on physicians who prescribe drugs too liberally. What happens if a pharmacist steals drugs? Drug diversion by a medical professional is the act of diverting prescription drugs to any use for which those drugs were not lawfully prescribed. Medical professionals, such as pharmacists, nurses,

When you think of drug crimes, you may picture dealers lurking in alleyways. You may not think of doctors, nurses and pharmacists. Yet the National Institutes of Health reports that one of America’s most serious drug issues is prescription drug abuse. According to the NIH, one reason for rampant misuse of prescription drugs is that they are easy to obtain and use. Prescription fraud is one way to get drugs. Here is what you should know. What is it? Obtaining prescription pai

As is the case in other professions, a pharmacist could lose his or her license for a variety of reasons related to unprofessional conduct. One example of such conduct is dispensing prescription drugs upon receiving a prescription that is fraudulent, forged or altered.To help combat prescription fraud, the Texas State Board of Pharmacy recently issued new Schedule II official prescription forms.What security features do the new prescription forms contain?Additional security f

While there are many different types of fraud, the opioid crisis in the United States is causing increased cases of prescription fraud. Reuters reports that nearly 60 people in Texas currently face charges stemming from this type of crime, with other instances increasing across the U.S.Because there are several different types of prescription fraud, understanding some of the most common examples may help you protect yourself during a time when some may try to take advantage o

It is not uncommon for a primary care physician to refer patients to specialists if they require individualized care in a specific area. In fact, some patients may have a few doctors caring for them at any given time. Yet, when patients seek the care of many doctors as a way to obtain prescription medication, usually controlled substances or medication that has abuse potential, it is called doctor shopping.Doctor shopping occurs when patients manipulate the system to get what

Health care professionals regularly face a myriad of challenges, from disputes involving patients to financial hardships and complicated health problems. These professionals have a great deal of responsibility, and many have been charged with prescription fraud in recent years. Allegations of prescription fraud can bring on a wide range of serious repercussions which could lead to serious financial problems and ultimately derail one’s career. As a result, it is imperative for

Many times, when you get a prescription from a doctor in Texas, you do not end up using all of the medication. You may wonder if you can share it with someone else who needs it. This is a common tactic that many people use to share antibiotics and other medications with friends and family who maybe cannot afford their own prescription, but it is a dangerous practice, and according to Pharmacy Times, an illegal one, too. Often, sharing medications leads to abuse. It is common

Due to the opioid epidemic and prescription fraud, state and federal governments are seeking ways to further control Schedule II controlled substances. Texas has made changes to this effect, as well, through official prescription forms. According to the Texas Medical Association, these new forms have been available since Sept. 1, 2018. However, up until June 1, 2019, older forms were acceptable. After this date, only the new forms will be legal for Schedule II drugs. Another

Criminal drug charges can include charges for prescription drugs in some circumstances as well as prohibited drugs. In circumstances when prescription drugs are fraudulently obtained or possessed, serious consequences may apply. Additionally, if prescription drugs are illegally distributed, potential penalties and consequences may also be faced. Criminal justice options are in place to protect accused individuals. Drug charges are serious criminal charges and can include char