
The majority concluded that the mental intent requirement does indeed apply not only to the conduct in issuing a prescription but also to a prescriber’s awareness of whether the prescription is authorized.
Athira Sivan, an Associate in the Healthcare Practice at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, represents clients on organizations and health care businesses on corporate matters.

The majority concluded that the mental intent requirement does indeed apply not only to the conduct in issuing a prescription but also to a prescriber’s awareness of whether the prescription is authorized.