Police Investigate Psy for 'Proxy Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs'... Agency Admits Mistake in Proxy Collection (Comprehensive)

Singer Psy (real name Park Jaesang) has come under police investigation after it was confirmed that he received prescriptions for psychotropic drugs and had them picked up by a proxy.

Singer Psy. P Nation

On August 28, the Seodaemun Police Station in Seoul announced that it had booked both Psy and Professor A, who prescribed the medication at a university hospital, on charges including violations of the Medical Service Act, and is currently investigating the case.

According to the police, from 2022 until recently, Psy is suspected of receiving prescriptions for the psychotropic drugs Xanax and Stilnox from a university hospital in Seoul without in-person consultations, and having his manager or others collect the medication on his behalf. Xanax and Stilnox are psychotropic drugs commonly prescribed for sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and depression, and are known for their high potential for addiction.

Current medical law stipulates that only the doctor who has directly examined the patient may issue a prescription, and that prescriptions cannot be provided to anyone who has not received a direct consultation.

However, Professor A is reported to have denied the allegations, claiming that the consultation was conducted remotely.

Psy's agency, P Nation, stated in an official comment that "having prescription sleep medication collected by a proxy was clearly a mistake and an oversight," adding, "The police investigation is currently underway, and we apologize for causing concern." The agency further explained, "Psy has been diagnosed with chronic sleep disorders and is taking sleep medication, but there was no proxy prescription."

The police plan to analyze medical records obtained through a search and seizure of the university hospital and are considering summoning Psy for questioning.

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