circumscribing

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced an initiative last week to reduce the overprescribing of psychiatric medications, especially among children.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Although it had its hiccups, like Lady Isabella Frankau overprescribing from the backseat of her car, overall it had the problem contained.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2024

The high failure rate of antidepressants may reflect overprescribing and the subsequent medicalization of suffering.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

"How to reduce overprescribing of antibiotics and address antimicrobial resistance is a major global health question, and our study shows that changing provider perceptions of patient preferences is one way to work toward a solution."

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

The specialist, who also runs an educational website, app and charity, and is a member of a government menopause taskforce, has previously been accused of overprescribing HRT.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023