Programs track prescribing patterns, match claims against certain criteria, alert physicians to potential problems

ABUSE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS has been depicted in movies and played out on the streets of America, but how much attention is being paid to abuse of prescription drugs? As more drags are being prescribed and access is just a copayment away, the potential for abuse is a growing problem.

The elderly are among those most vulnerable to prescription drug abuse or misuse because they are prescribed more medications than their younger counterparts. However, a report by the University of Michigan shows that 15% of high-school seniors said they used a prescription for non-medical reasons in ...

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