overprescribes
/ˌoʊvərprəˈskraɪbz/
verb
- Third person singular present tense of overprescribe: prescribes a medication in excessive amounts or more often than necessary.
- He overprescribes pain relievers without considering alternatives.
- The physician overprescribes antibiotics for every minor infection.
- She overprescribes stimulants to patients who only need mild treatment.