White House Medical Unit Mishandled Drugs and Patient Care, Inspector General Finds
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White House Medical Unit improperly distributed controlled substances to ineligible staff during previous administrations
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Unit had "severe and systemic problems" with pharmacy operations per Defense Dept. Inspector General report
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Spent tens of thousands on brand name drugs instead of cheaper generics from 2017-2019
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Dispensed medications like Ambien and Provigil without verifying patient identity
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Provide health care to ineligible White House staffers, allowing them to get free treatment at military facilities