I've seen a Few of these questions out there but wanted to ask my own to save a friend from getting into trouble if possible. My Brother In-Law is on his 3rd Knee Surgery and has a flow of Hydro's coming in from his Ortho (180/Month--Uses Insurance for everything--State of Colorado). He is also using an OP for Hydros (120/Month--Uses Cash for Everything--This Script is for Back Pain versus Knee--Not sure of the State but its not Colorado). He is Getting the exact same Med. He is doing this because he needs more for the time being than his Ortho will give him (This May or May Not Change in the Future)

With the State Monitoring Laws--Do you think Someone could find out about this--Would it make a Difference if the scripts are being used for 2 different Documented Ailments. I keep telling him No. But wanted to ask you guys so I can pass it on before He gets into trouble. He thinks the different States and the fact that one is paid with Cash will protect him in addition to the 2 different Ailments. Lets just say for worse case scenerio that both States involved do some type of Monitoring CIII--Do the States Ever get together to compare Notes on Patients or is it possible to have 50 Scripts--1 in Each State. Thanks Ahead of Time!!!

Tripperd