What is the ruling on dispensing medication that patients do not need? I am a physician who treats employees from public-sector companies, operating under a contract with a government hospital. Patients frequently request my assistance in obtaining medications that are not required for their medical condition, as the companies do not cover the full cost of their treatment. What is the stance of religion on this?

It is established in Islamic law that any individual who helps another in the commission of a sin is regarded as a partner in that wrongdoing.  Since these patients request medications that are not required for their medical condition or treatment, their request is tantamount to unlawfully consuming the property of others. This is because these medications come from public funds which benefit widows, orphans, special needs individuals, and others. Consequently, it is prohibited to aid patients in acquiring medications that are not required for the treatment of their medical condition. This applies only if the case is as mentioned in the question.

And Allah Almighty knows best