Ozzy accuses doctor of over-prescribing drugs

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has filed a complaint with the California state medical board, accusing a Beverly Hills doctor of overprescribing addictive drugs to him.

Osbourne said the drugs led to his disoriented behaviour on the reality TV series The Osbournes, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Authorities have asked Dr David Kipper to turn over copies of Osbourne’s medical records and scheduled a meeting with the British singer and his wife, Sharon.

Osbourne filed the complaint last month, claiming Dr Kipper had him take excessive quantities of Dexedrine, Valium, Zyprexa and other powerful medications.

Kipper’s lawyer, John Harwell, said the doctor is “always pleased to cooperate with the medical board”. He declined to comment further.

Osbourne hired Kipper in June 2002 to kick a prescription drug habit. Kipper charged the Osbourne family €526,000 for his services, records show.