1. the practice or act of prescribing medications or treatments excessively or inappropriately
Usage: gerund noun form; medical/healthcare context

1. to prescribe (a medication or treatment) in excessive amounts, too frequently, or to too many patients
Usage: present participle of overprescribe; medical/healthcare context

Examples

• Overprescribing antibiotics has contributed to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
• The doctor was criticized for overprescribing opioids to patients with minor pain.
• Healthcare systems are working to reduce overprescribing through better clinical guidelines.
• Overprescribing benzodiazepines can lead to dependency and serious side effects.
• The hospital implemented new protocols to prevent overprescribing of unnecessary medications.
• Patients should discuss with their doctors whether overprescribing might be occurring in their treatment plans.