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overprescribe

/ˌoʊvərˈprɪskraɪb/ verb · British & US
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What does overprescribe mean?

verb

To prescribe a medicine or treatment more frequently or in larger quantities than is necessary or safe for a patient.

Example

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

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