overprescribe

(ōˌvər-prĭ-skrībˈ)

verb o·ver·pre·scribed, o·ver·pre·scrib·ing, o·ver·pre·scribes
verb, intransitive
To prescribe an excessive amount of a medication.
verb, transitive
To prescribe (a medication) in excess of the amount needed.

Related Forms:

  • oˌver·pre·scripˈtion (-skrĭpˈshən) noun

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