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How pharmacists handle suspected prescription abuse

I'm a pharmacist and I keep getting prescriptions for opioids from a doctor who I think is overprescribing but I don't know if I should report him or trust his judgment.

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The professional obligation to defer to medical authority conflicts with the moral duty to prevent potential harm.

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“Where Are You with Medical ethics across traditions?”

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