Medicaid: Fraud and Abuse Related to Controlled Substances Identified in Selected States

September 9, 2009 Prescription drugs count for a majority of Medicaid's cost each year. These drugs, including pain relievers and stimulants, can be easily susceptible to abuse. Medicaid received $87 billion in federal assistance to help offset the high costs of drugs and abuse prevention measures.Following the receipt of federal assistance, GAO conducted a survey where they found results for indications of abuse of Medicaid paid prescriptions, examples of abuse, and effective steps taken by states and federal government to eliminate the abuse. Download the Report . . .