For a Healthier U.S.: Methods to Fight Prescription Abuse
Given the growing toll related to the abuse of prescription opioids and
heroin, we must collectively redouble our efforts to prevent the misuse,
abuse and diversion of prescription medicines. We need a balanced
approach that ensures appropriate access and use of prescription
medicines by patients for legitimate medical needs under the direction
and care of a licensed health care professional, but that also reduces
the potential for misuse, abuse and diversion. PhRMA strongly supports
the following legislative reforms to combat prescription drug abuse.