Lawmakers Consider Bill to Crack Down on Theft of Addictive Medications

Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it tougher to illegally obtain an addictive medication from their pharmacist.

Right now, state law only requires the person picking up a prescription — such as oxycodone — to identify themselves by giving their name and their birthdate.

Legislation proposed by State Representative Amy Grant would require a person to show identification — such a driver’s license — to pick up their prescription.