Is Prescription Fraud a White Collar Crime?

Question by [email protected]: is prescription fraud a white collar crime?

Best answer:

Answer by sside_chicago
No, it is not. There are some “minor” crimes involving prescription fraud, such as having prescriptions written to the name of an insured relative, rather than pay retail price. Most cases of prescription fraud, however, involve drug use and drug abuse.

“Although there has been some debate as to what qualifies as a white-collar crime, the term today generally encompasses a variety of nonviolent crimes usually committed in commercial situations for financial gain.”

Fear of drug abuse, addiction may hurt pain patients
The rules were created in response to the ever-escalating problem of opioid prescription pain medication abuse, addiction, and diversion. Indeed, opioid pills have become one of the easiest street drugs to obtain and are now the leading type of illicit … Read more on Indianapolis Star

W.Va. Law Symposium talks prescription drug abuse
The West Virginia Law Review hosted its annual symposium Thursday at the West Virginia University College of Law. The University's law students gathered in the College's Marlyn E. Lugar Courtroom to discuss the state's struggle with prescription drug … Read more on The Daily Athenaeum

In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen
In New York, a statewide program aimed at tackling prescription drug abuse has successfully helped to keep individuals from “doctor shopping,” or going from physician to physician in search of more prescriptions – news that Gov. Cuomo said is more than … Read more on The Forum Newsgroup