Prosecutors Seek Tiger Woods' Rx Drug Records After Florida Arrest

Prosecutors want details on prescriptions filled, dosages, and warnings about driving.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:09pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a prescription pill bottle with a partially obscured label, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the investigation into Tiger Woods' medication use.Prosecutors seek access to Tiger Woods' prescription drug records as part of an investigation into his recent DUI arrest.Jupiter Island Today

Prosecutors in Florida are seeking to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a local pharmacy, a week after the legendary golfer was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Jupiter Island. The prosecutors want to obtain details on the medications Woods had been prescribed, including the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts, and any instructions about driving while taking the medications.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges around prescription drug abuse and impaired driving, particularly involving high-profile public figures. Prosecutors are likely seeking to determine if Woods' medication use may have contributed to the accident and his subsequent arrest.

The details

According to court documents, prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, plan to issue a subpoena to Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida, seeking copies of all prescription medication records for Tiger Woods from the start of 2026 through the end of last month. They want to obtain information on the times the prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, the dosage amounts, and any instructions that accompanied the pills, such as warnings about driving while taking them.

  • On March 27, 2026, Woods' vehicle crashed and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
  • Last week, Woods pleaded not guilty in the driving under the influence case.

The players

Tiger Woods

A legendary professional golfer who has faced several high-profile car crashes and legal issues related to prescription drug use in recent years.

Lewis Pharmacy

A pharmacy located in Palm Beach, Florida that prosecutors believe may have filled prescriptions for Tiger Woods.

Doug Duncan

Tiger Woods' attorney who will have the opportunity to file any objections to the subpoena within 10 days.

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What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow the subpoena for Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from the local pharmacy. If approved, the records could provide key evidence in the driving under the influence case against Woods.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges around prescription drug abuse and impaired driving, particularly involving high-profile public figures. Prosecutors are seeking to determine if Woods' medication use may have contributed to the accident, raising broader questions about the need for greater oversight and education around the risks of driving while taking certain prescription drugs.