Is it permissible for a doctor to dispense free medications from the hospital pharmacy using abandoned patient prescriptions that were not filled, knowing that the medications are necessary for the doctor and that the law prohibits this, even though it is possible to obtain them legally?
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This action is not permissible because the hospital provides medication to the patient with the physician's permission, and it is obligatory to adhere to the condition set by the granting authority. Deception is not allowed to obtain medication by means other than those specified, due to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Muslims are bound by their conditions."
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