EP 37: Prescribing the Most Regulated Drug in America: Human Growth Hormone and the Law

2021-03-17

Human growth hormone is considered the most regulated drug in the United States. Authorized uses are extremely limited - which is why it is critical doctors of all specialties understand when the drug can be prescribed and when it cannot. Doctors specializing in age medicine must pay especially close attention. The legal consequences of getting this wrong are severe. Bodybuilder and internationally recognized “steroid lawyer” Rick Collins, JD, is our guide on this whirlwind tour of this controversial substance. Don’t miss ...

Human growth hormone is considered the most regulated drug in the United States. Authorized uses are extremely limited - which is why it is critical doctors of all specialties understand when the drug can be prescribed and when it cannot. Doctors specializing in age medicine must pay especially close attention. The legal consequences of getting this wrong are severe. Bodybuilder and internationally recognized “steroid lawyer” Rick Collins, JD, is our guide on this whirlwind tour of this controversial substance. Don’t miss it. Contact Rick Collins by visiting his website (www.steroidlaw.com), via email at rcollins@cgmbesq.com, or by phone at 516-294-0300.

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This episode is sponsored by Physician Financial Services – a business widely recognized in the physician community for disability insurance.

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While he might not be a doctor’s first phone call regarding their insurance needs, he is often their last. Find Larry at doctorpodcastnetwork.com/larrykeller.

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