All articles tagged with #overprescription
The article discusses concerns about the overprescription of antidepressants like Prozac, their effectiveness, potential side effects, and the challenges of discontinuing them, highlighting the complex and often controversial role these drugs play in mental health treatment.
The Daily Caller's documentary "SICK: Unmasking Big Medicine" delves into the pervasive influence of Big Medicine in American healthcare, revealing how doctors, hospitals, and patient advocacy groups often receive substantial financial support from pharmaceutical companies. The film features the story of Kim Witczak, who lost her husband to suicide linked to antidepressant use, shedding light on the overprescription of medications and the compromised nature of various healthcare entities. With billions of dollars flowing into the industry, the documentary exposes the deep-rooted influence of Big Medicine and its impact on medical treatment and advocacy.
A study suggests that US clinicians may be overprescribing topical antifungal treatments for skin infections, contributing to a rise in drug-resistant fungal infections. The CDC urges clinicians to confirm fungal infections before prescribing antifungal medications, as overuse can drive resistance. The study found that a significant volume of topical antifungal prescriptions were written for Medicare beneficiaries, with some providers potentially overprescribing and certain medications being particularly prone to driving resistance. Proper diagnosis of skin infections is challenging without diagnostics, and the study highlights the need to evaluate and improve current practices of topical antifungal use.