Limbaugh--Viagra
 

Bot mentioned it on another thread. Looks like the prosecutor is going to blow it off. Anywhere else in the country it is prescription fraud for the doc and Rushbo. I am perplexed that TSA busted him on something like this. I personally don't want to see him fry for that (and I can't stand the jerk), but one would think that the prosecutor would have at least charged him, slapped him on the wrist and not taken away his other deal. I think that acting like it is no big deal is a dangerous message.

I asked a doctor about this and he said that it is fairly common practice to prescribe medications like rushbo's case. When you are given an office samle do you have the script in hand?

This guy has got to be the mother or all morons to enter the U.S. with a fraudulent prescription while he's on probation. Wow.....

This episode may actually come in handy some day if Rush ever needs an insanity defense...

Keeps him standing up for America.

Yeah well you know my deal with doctors so I'm not being a total hypocrite, but it is prescription fraud. Any doctor that does that is guilty and the ones I know and am related to would never do it. The whole reason for scrips is to keep track of who takes what. Seems pretty silly thing to do a cover-up on given the circumstances. A-scrips are confidential and privileged, B-who cares who is taking Viagra? It has become pretty common.

Ten-Hut!
 

Boy that guy really does take the old saying, "Better living through chemistry," to heart doesn't he?

I'm fairly conservative politically, but I find people like Limbaugh to be an embarassment and just plain obnoxious. Never mind the hypocracy. What a blow hard.

At least Howard Stern can laugh at himself. Limbaugh seems to have no sense of humor about anything. He needs to lighten up a little. Maybe all of this constant attention for embarassing episodes involving drugs will bring him down a notch or two.

Sorry John but it boils down to administered or under the direction of a licensed physician Viagra is Schedule 4 so the requirements for scripts are a whole new ball game.

Again do you have a written script in hand when you are given a sample at the doctors office? The answer is no because doctors office samples are Schedule 4 and do not have the labeling requirements that Sched III drugs do. Legally the doctor could have the bottle labeled John Doe as long as the patients personal file in the Doc's office can validate the information.

Your wrong and owe me a beer, I'll collect this weekend ;)

But what was he doing with a pocket full of Viagra in the Dominican Republic, noted for their healthy sex trade. Enquiring minds want to know.

I used to listen to him sometimes, and at times agreed with some of what he said, but he is is also a pompous gasbag, and who constantly heaped scorn on Bill Clinton, so I don't feel sorry for him, now, but I hope he isn't being singled out for persecution either

Jim

I will send you the statute. It isn't a felony like sch. 1 & 2, but it is not legal here. It could also be filed under false pretense here. Also, the prosecutor in FL already said it was a crime, but that he wasn't going to pursue charges. I'll have a Maker's & water, thank you very much. ;)

The sample thing isn't really involved in this issue, is it?

the real issue
 

It seems like the issue here is that when you set yourself up as the voice of morality on a national radio program, it's best not to get cought ike this with your pants around your ankles.

Ah-ha!

Yes it is because it is the same concept the person is walking around with prescription drugs without a prescription in hand. There is a pretty good article about this (Limbaugh) that sheds light on this fact.

That will be a Sam Adams Light

Thanks

It has nothing to do with it--the Dr. issued the prescription to himself to protect rush from publicity (ostensibly). That is fraud and probably false pretense. He didn't just possess a bunch of samples.

Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state attorney in Palm Beach County, said it's often legal under Florida law for a doc to prescribe medication in a third party's name, if all parties are aware and the medic documents it correctly. The sheriff's office is continuing its investigation.

Kendall Coffey, a former U.S. attorney in the Sunshine State, told the AP that this latest case may be dismissed if lawmen can confirm with Limbaugh's doctor that the Viagra was indeed prescribed for the celebrity. Coffey said, "It's perhaps a little embarrassing, but not highly incriminating." Blasted media.

Make that a six pack.