Alternating doctors to obtain overlapping prescriptions. Most commonly done to obtain painkillers such as oxycontin.
The USA's highest rated radio host, Rush Limbaugh, was accused of Doctor Shopping to obtain thousands of oxycontin pills once he became addicted to them after treating his back pain. In April 2006, Limbaugh settled out of court in his legal troubles.
by Ryan Murray May 18, 2006
Alternating doctors to obtain overlapping prescriptions. Most commonly done to obtain painkillers such as oxycontin.
The USA's highest rated radio host, Rush Limbaugh, was accused of Doctor Shopping to obtain thousands of oxycontin pills once he became addicted to them after treating his back pain. In April 2006, Limbaugh settled out of court in his legal troubles.
by Ryan Murray July 30, 2008
Unlawful means of procuring a controlled drug through perscriptions authorized by multiple doctors for treatment of the same affliction.
See RUSH LIMBAUGH
See RUSH LIMBAUGH
by Rollo & Biff May 16, 2006