Greek authorities have exposed a massive prescription fraud scheme involving dozens of doctors and pharmacies, illegally costing the state an estimated €12 million.
The National Organization for Healthcare Services Provision (EOPYY) identified the network through targeted audits. So far, 30 doctors and 62 pharmacies face penalties, with initial administrative fines totaling €98,500.
EOPYY Governor Theano Karpodini highlighted the crackdown during a recent strategy meeting at the agency's headquarters.
"We are all working together with excellent coordination to implement the ministry’s policies," Mrs. Karpodini said.
The audits revealed wrongful claims totaling roughly €12 million.
The agency is now expanding its investigation to include another 10 doctors and 80 pharmacies linked to case files provided by the Financial Police.
The allegations involve unlawful prescriptions, improper billing, and suspected manipulation of reimbursement systems.
Mrs. Karpodini also outlined broader reforms designed to curb future abuse, including mandatory electronic invoicing and new mobile authentication systems for prescriptions.
She noted that the agency is also expanding its home delivery program for high-cost medicines, which has already served more than 141,000 patients.
"These are not just technical adjustments," Mrs. Karpodini said. "They are deep changes with a social footprint."
Authorities indicated the investigation remains active, with further penalties or criminal referrals possible as audits continue.