Just a few weeks ago, another case of a doctor profiting from liberal prescription! Who were those wanting Subutex and Benzodiazepines, and did such errant doctors encourage abuse of such controlled drugs?
Doctor fined S$5,000, censured
SINGAPORE: A doctor has been fined S$5,000 and censured for failing to exercise due care in prescribing drugs to his patients.
Dr Mah Mun Mo, Malcolm, who was a general practitioner at Pacific Mah Medical located at Blk 452 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 pleaded guilty to nine charges.
The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) said eight of the charges related to the dispensation of Subutex, which is used to wean drug users off their heroin addiction. It was banned as an over-the-counter drug in 2006 following rampant abuse.
The other charge was over prescription of Benzodiazepines, a hypnotic medication used to treat patients with insomnia- and anxiety-related problems.
The SMC said Dr Mah had voluntarily ceased medical practice since August 2007 and has not been practising as a medical practitioner ever since.
Dr Mah had to give a written undertaking to the SMC that he would not engage in similar conduct, and was ordered to pay the costs and expenses of the disciplinary proceedings.
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