# Where to watch Prescription Thugs (2016) in the UK

> Prescription Thugs (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2016  
**Runtime:** 86 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T11:43:46.649Z)  

## Synopsis

Americans consume 75% of the world’s prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction. Bell’s examination into the motives of big pharma and doctors in this ever-growing market leads him to meet with experts on the nature of addiction, survivors with first-hand accounts of their struggle, and whistleblowers who testify to the dollar-driven aims of pharmaceutical corporations. Ultimately his investigation will point back to where it all began: his own front door.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Prescription%20Thugs&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Prescription%20Thugs&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/333375-prescription-thugs/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Prescription%20Thugs)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Prescription%20Thugs&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Prescription%20Thugs&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Prescription%20Thugs+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Prescription%20Thugs)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Prescription%20Thugs&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Prescription%20Thugs&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Prescription%20Thugs+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Prescription Thugs in the UK?**

Prescription Thugs (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Prescription Thugs?**

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**Can I buy a digital copy of Prescription Thugs?**

Yes. Prescription Thugs can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Prescription Thugs on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Prescription Thugs is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/333375/prescription-thugs-2016
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/7V6sDOLCNXcqHsqToGDACbK3HGE.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/333375/prescription-thugs-2016.json

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