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Danish pharmacies tighten controls on drugs prone to abuse after data breach
Following a breach of the Danish civil registry that exposed personal details, pharmacies are increasing scrutiny of medications with abuse potential.
A recent intrusion into Denmark's population register allowed unauthorized parties to obtain names, addresses and identification numbers. In response, the pharmacy sector announced stricter monitoring of drugs that could be misused. The Danish Civil Protection and Preparedness Agency warned citizens to stay vigilant against fraud attempts via phone, SMS and email.
Why it matters
A data breach exposing personal details can facilitate fraud and drug misuse, prompting tighter pharmacy safeguards.
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