Fines for Doctors and Dentists for Unnecessary Prescriptions
December 23, 2025
Two general practitioners and two dentists in the GESY system were caught prescribing unnecessary medication doses. The Health Insurance Organization (OAY) imposed fines totaling €11,000 because the doctors were giving increased doses of controlled substances. The dentists were found to be prescribing antibiotics to patients who did not meet the required criteria. The total fines for the dentists amounted to €8,000. The OAY described the situation as concerning and called for more attention in prescribing practices.