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THE LAW
Abusing
prescription drugs is illegal—and that includes sharing prescriptions with
family members or friends. Pennsylvania – Possession of Drugs Possession of drugs
without a prescription, or with intent to misuse result in serious penalties
if convicted. This applies to prescription drugs as well as illegal drugs. § First Offense, up to one year in jail and
$5,000 in fines § Second Offense, up to 2 years in prison and
fines § Third Offense, up to 3 years in prison and
fines
U.S. Department of Health –
Food & Drug Administration “No controlled substance in schedule II, which is a
prescription drug as determined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), may be dispensed without the written prescription
of a practitioner (doctor.)” |
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