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Therapeutics > Drug Therapy > Drug Misuse > Prescription Drug Misuse

Preferred term

Prescription Drug Misuse  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Improper use of prescription drugs or medications outside the intended purpose, scope, or guidelines for use.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • NMUPD
  • Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs
  • Prescription Medicine Misuse

In other languages

  • French

  • Dose excessive
  • Dose massive
  • Overdose

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R1060KT6-G

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