By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Medicare Prescription Drug Abuse
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Business > Medicare Prescription Drug Abuse
Business

Medicare Prescription Drug Abuse

JohnCGoodman
JohnCGoodman
Share
1 Min Read
SHARE

 

 

    • Over the course of a year, the woman received prescriptions for a total of 3,655 oxycodone pills (a 1,679-day supply) from 58 different prescribers, and she filled them at more than 40 pharmacies.
    • In another case, a California man received prescriptions for a total of 1,397 fentanyl patches and pills (a 1,758-day supply) from 21 different prescribers in a year
    • In a third case, a Texas beneficiary received prescriptions for a total of 4,574 hydrocodone pills (a 994-day supply) from 25 different doctors.

    See article at The New York Times.

       

    More Read

    cash flow medical practice
    An Easy Way to Improve the Cash Flow of a Medical Practice
    A Culture of Safety in Hospitals and the CEO’s Role
    In the Battle of Doctor’s Orders Versus Patient Power, the Patient is Winning
    Using Homecare for Positive Change in Healthcare
    Smartphone-Based Ultrasound Maker Mobisante Raises $4.2M to Grow Sales
    TAGGED:pharmaceuticals
    Share This Article
    Facebook Copy Link Print
    Share

    Stay Connected

    1.5KFollowersLike
    4.5KFollowersFollow
    2.8KFollowersPin
    136KSubscribersSubscribe

    Latest News

    health and wellness
    Redefining Self-Care: Health and Wellness Beyond the Trends 
    Health Uncategorized
    February 28, 2026
    Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome
    Understanding Leaky Gut Syndrome
    Health
    February 25, 2026
    Invisalign for Adults: Is It Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth?
    Dental health Specialties
    February 24, 2026
    roads are important for health
    How Everyday Roads Create Lasting Health Consequences 
    Health
    February 24, 2026

    You Might also Like

    Stand Out from the Crowd? Think Again

    February 3, 2015
    Image
    BusinessHealth ReformPolicy & Law

    Paying for Care

    March 12, 2013
    Readmissions Revolving Door
    BusinessHospital Administration

    7 Ways to Reduce ER Admissions and Readmissions

    August 18, 2014
    TalkItt App for speech impaired
    BusinesseHealthMedical InnovationsTechnology

    TalkItt: An App That Gives Voice to the Speech Impaired

    September 2, 2014
    Subscribe
    Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
    Follow US
    © 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
    • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Username or Email Address
    Password

    Lost your password?