Advantages
One advantage of limiting the amount of medication given in a hospital is that it lowers the risk of patients developing a serious drug addiction, which can lead to a cascade of additional problems, much like how drugs can affect anyone with severe consequences. Another benefit is that hospitals will allocate fewer resources towards acquiring medications. According to "The National Institute on Drugs and Abuse","Addiction is a lot like other diseases, such as heart disease. Both disrupt the normal, healthy functioning of an organ in the body, both have serious harmful effects, and both are, in many cases, preventable and treatable. If left untreated, they can last a lifetime and may lead to death".Restricting the amount of medication administered in a hospital can assist patients in reducing the likelihood of developing a drug addiction".
Disadvantages
A disadvantage of limiting the amount of medication given in hospitals is that patients may not receive the necessary medications to properly improve their health. For example, a doctor is prohibited from giving the right amount of medicine to a patient with heart problems due to the limited amount of medication that affects the health of the patient negatively. This can lead to delays in recovery, worsening of conditions, or inadequate treatment despite condition. A disadvantage of raising the price of chemicals used in drug production is that it can lead to higher medication costs, making it unaffordable for some people. "National Library Of Medication"proves that, "The high cost of prescription drugs threatens healthcare budgets, and limits funding available for other areas in which public investment is needed. In countries without universal healthcare, the high cost of prescription drugs poses an additional threat: unaffordable out-of-pocket costs for individual patients". Increasing the price of chemicals used in drug production can result in higher medication costs, potentially making them unaffordable for some individuals.
Sources:https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/nih-almanac/national-institute-drug-abuse-nida ,& https://www.nlm.nih.gov/