Another reason that's not touched upon in the article is that many of these drugs are Schedule IV drugs. While prescribing a Schedule IV isn't theoretically mo

Another reason that's not touched upon in the article is that many of these drugs are Schedule IV drugs. While prescribing a Schedule IV isn't theoretically more onerous than prescribing antibiotics, often pharmacy chains, insurances, and the government can combine to make busy primary care doctors less likely to prescribe them. I know many a PCP that rage at the fact that Phentermine is schedule IV, which adds extra complexity to prescribing it.