Singer Psy apologized after being reported to the police for allegedly receiving prescriptions for psychotropic drugs without in-person consultations.
On the 28th, Psy's agency P Nation stated, "Receiving a professional medication such as a sleeping pill by proxy is a clear error and oversight. We apologize for this."
The agency explained, "Singer Psy has been diagnosed with a chronic sleep disorder and is taking sleeping pills according to medical prescriptions," adding, "The consumption of sleeping pills has been prescribed in the required dosage under the guidance of medical personnel, and there was no proxy prescription."
Additionally, it explained, "There was an instance where a third party received sleeping pills by proxy in that process, and an investigation is currently underway by the police," expressing, "We apologize once again for causing concern."
Earlier, the Seoul Seodaemun Police Station began investigations against Psy and Professor A, who prescribed him sleeping pills, on suspicion of violating the Medical Law. The police captured evidence suggesting that Psy received prescriptions for Xanax and Stilnox without in-person consultations from 2022 until recently, and they conducted a search of the medical facility.
Xanax and Stilnox are psychotropic drugs used to treat anxiety disorders and sleep disorders, and they have a high potential for dependence and addiction. As a result, non-face-to-face prescriptions have been prohibited since 2021, and it is generally required that patients receive their medications in person. Proxy pickups are only allowed in certain exceptional cases, such as for family members or caregivers.
Although Psy's manager did not receive a proxy prescription, he faces allegations of violating the Medical Law due to proxy pickups and is currently under police investigation.
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