Ohio Doctor Charged with Opioid Distribution Offenses
Ohio Doctor Charged with Opioid Distribution Offenses
Ohio MD charged with unlawful distribution of controlled substances for illegally prescribing buprenorphine, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, and clonazepam.
The Department of Justice, together with federal and state law enforcement partners, announced criminal charges against 14 defendants in eight federal districts across the United States for their alleged involvement in crimes related to the unlawful distribution of opioids. Twelve of the defendants were medical professionals at the time of these alleged offenses.
A doctor of Columbus, Ohio, was charged by indictment with unlawful distribution of controlled substances for allegedly prescribing buprenorphine, dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, and clonazepam, outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose, while he owned Polaris Wellness and Recovery Center in Columbus.
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Polaris Wellness and Recovery Center
110 County Line Rd W, Westerville, OH 43082, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Rehabilitation Center or Home
Has the incident been reported?
e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
Yes
To whom has the incident been reported?
Local Law Enforcement
