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Prescription fraud in Pharmacies is not new. It’s been going on for more than a decade and costs the taxpayer, yes you, millions every year. Judging by the scale of the problem, it’s obvious that current systems aren’t equipped to counter it, nor do they have the sophistication to identify it.
According to a 2018 report published by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), more than 87% of adults ages 65+ take at least one prescription medication per month, and almost 40% take five or more prescription medications monthly.
Local pharmacists have great potential to be the first contact for patients seeking treatment for minor illness. Pharmacists also have an increasing role in public health through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Pharmacist and patient interactions in the community setting may also address die...