Prescription Fraud Analysis uncovers the complex web of deceit surrounding prescription medications, exploring its methods, scale, and impact on politics and true crime. This book highlights how easily prescription pads become tools for deception, fueling the opioid crisis and escalating healthcare costs. Discover how simple forgeries to sophisticated schemes involving multiple actors contribute to the diversion of essential medications into illicit channels.
The analysis delves into the history of pharmaceutical regulation, the role of the DEA, and the socio-economic factors driving drug-seeking behaviors, providing context to the pervasive issue of prescription fraud. The book guides readers through the fundamental concepts, progressing into specific fraud types, prevalence data, and legal repercussions. It argues for a multi-faceted approach combining enhanced regulatory oversight, improved data analytics, and a deeper understanding of criminal motivations.
By drawing from legal case studies, enforcement agency reports, and epidemiological data, Prescription Fraud Analysis offers insights for policy development, law enforcement strategies, and healthcare provider education, emphasizing the urgent need for proactive strategies in combating prescription fraud.
