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overprescribed

/ˌoʊvərˈprɛskraɪbd/ adjective · British & US
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What does overprescribed mean?

adjective

Given or prescribed in excess; excessively prescribed.

Example

"The doctor was accused of overprescribing painkillers to her patients."

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