In this episode, we discussed eight essential strategies to prevent prescription drug fraud and abuse:

1. Verify the prescriber's identity.
2. Know the prescriber's DEA number.
3. Know your patient thoroughly.
4. Verify prescription dates for validity; ensure prescriptions are current.
5. Communicate directly with prescribers if any concerns arise.
6. Request identification when necessary.
7. Act decisively if fraud is suspected—never dispense suspicious prescriptions and report incidents promptly.
8. Recognize and report misuse patterns to appropriate authorities for swift action and prevention.

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