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What is a pharmacists filled prescriptions with LESS medication than prescribed. And the reason for them doing this would be to combat the risk of the patient becoming addicted. Would that be okay of the pharmacists to do?
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Pharmacists are required by law to fill prescriptions accurately and within dosage guidelines. It is against the law and can be considered unethical for pharmacists to alter prescriptions or under-fill prescriptions to reduce patients’ risk of addiction. All prescriptions should be filled with the recommended dosage and frequency as determined by the patient’s doctor. If you are concerned about possible addiction risks for a patient, you should consult with the patient’s doctor about alternative treatment options.