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  1. #1
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    Default Getting Similar Drugs from Different Doctors

    My question involves public health law in the State of: Arkansas

    There's a woman I know who has Xanax prescribed to her by one doctor, and who has another anxiety medication prescribed to her by another doctor. I don't believe that either doctor is aware that the other has prescribed her an anxiety med. Is she committing a crime by getting both prescriptions (she gets them from different pharmacies)? Is it a crime to assist her (i.e. pick up the meds for her)?

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    Default Re: Getting Similar Drugs from Different Doctors

    Yes, it is a crime. Do not drop off her prescription, do not not pick any up.

    And if possible, report it to both doctors and pharmacies.

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    Default Re: Getting Similar Drugs from Different Doctors

    We have no basis to say that it is a crime on the part of the patient, as the original post is speculative and Arkansas does not appear to have a "doctor shopping" statute. Given the described circumstances, though, it makes no sense to get involved - let her get her own prescriptions.

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    Default Re: Getting Similar Drugs from Different Doctors

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    We have no basis to say that it is a crime on the part of the patient, as the original post is speculative and Arkansas does not appear to have a "doctor shopping" statute. Given the described circumstances, though, it makes no sense to get involved - let her get her own prescriptions.
    I agree..there is no basis to automatically assume that it is a crime...I also agree that its better to stay uninvolved.

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