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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Prescription Drug Misuse
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Mal Uso de Medicamentos de Venta con Receta
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Uso Indevido de Medicamentos sob Prescrição
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Tree Number:
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E02.319.754
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Definition English:
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Improper use of drugs or medications outside the intended purpose, scope, or guidelines for use. This is in contrast to MEDICATION ADHERENCE, and distinguished from DRUG ABUSE, which is a deliberate or willful action frequently associated with psychological disorders. |
See Related English:
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Inappropriate Prescribing
Medication Errors
Substance-Related Disorders
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History Note English:
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2013
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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55169
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Unique Identifier:
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D063487
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Occurrence in VHL:
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