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At my university I know at least one person who intentionally tested positive soley for profit - the drugs sold/sell for huge markups, especially around exam time.

No idea what all it entailed other than the fact that they're unable to screen people out when I assume there are probably quite a lot of people doing or trying to do what he did.

So the process can't be especially rigorous.

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It's possible the process is tuned to make sure most people who need it can get it even if that means some people can abuse the system and their fellow people.

Barely. I am diagnosed and it is difficult to get. If there is a shortage I just get the shaft. If I try to renew early I get put on a list. The amount of appointments and follow up calls required is like putting stairs in front of a wheelchair store.

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