Hey Milo:
I will counter point your argument, The doctors do not control the manufacturing supply of brand or generics Rxs/importation or warehousing/distribution of these addictive narcotics.
All FDA Approved drug must have a pedigree from there source, which in the case of Narcotics are controlled to a very high degree.
The Warehouse is the distributor to the retailer in the Drug markets, Pharmacies, Hospitals, clinics, MD's.
In Warehousing supply chain logistics these are the only customers who may or may not be misbehavin in drug diversion.
Much easier to monitor than the population
The allocation of (money)at the Warehouse Distribution level is a management function at the highest Senior levels.
Risk management executives use cross functionality in all departments to control risks and maximize profits, these are there tools, and increases in product sales are monitored to enhance revenue and discounts with suppliers ..
Drug addiction to prescribed narcotics as reported by the DEA and HHS are growing 4x the rate of illegal drugs/and death rates are even higher.
With Global manufacturing sources without limits and cross boarder importation of narcotics, drug diversion can be every countries biggest nightmare.
Its like laundering money... If you see my point.
The pharmacist is the last stop before this narcotic gets into the hands of a street Drug dealer or addict and there have been many convictions of these folks along with Dr's who create a drug addicted patient.
That is why CAH quickly settled with the DEA for a 2 years suspension and fine.
The other solution is to set up a legal drug mart for addicts at your local pier.
