Overprescribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overprescribe is a verb meaning (transitive) To prescribe (a drug) more frequently than appropriate.
Meaning
(transitive) To prescribe (a drug) more frequently than appropriate.
Example Sentences
The drug maker Purdue Pharma has agreed […] to settle complaints that it encouraged physicians to overprescribe its painkiller OxyContin.
Word Forms
- overprescribes
- overprescribing
- overprescribed
Antonyms for overprescribe
Common opposites include underprescribe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overmedicate, overdrug, overadminister, overpromote, overabuse, overuse.
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