The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that a pharmacy in Abu Dhabi is being investigated for damage to public funds.
The pharmacy was monitored and is suspected to have exploited insurance policies by substituting medically prescribed drugs with other products, to claim money from insurance companies.
DoH spotted the transactions from the pharmacy for insurance claims, and after follow-ups and inspection visits were conducted, the pharmacy was referred to the public prosecution.
During the first half of 2023, over 1,300 inspections took place, with 43 violations found.