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overprescribe

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o·ver·pre·scribe  (vr-pr-skrb)
v. o·ver·pre·scribed, o·ver·pre·scrib·ing, o·ver·pre·scribes
v.intr.
To prescribe an excessive amount of a medication.
v.tr.
To prescribe (a medication) in excess of the amount needed.
over·pre·scription (-skrpshn) n.
Translations
overprescribe [əʊvəprɪsˈkraɪb] (Pharm, Med)
A. VI → recetar demasiados medicamentos
B. VT → recetar sin control
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