Doctor Unlawfully Prescribed Controlled Substances
Doctor Unlawfully Prescribed Controlled Substances
Ohio family practice physician unlawfully prescribed hydrocodone and tramadol from 2017-2020.
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 family practice physician of Upper Arlington, Ohio, was charged by indictment with unlawful distribution of controlled substances for his alleged unlawful prescribing while practicing at Midtowne Family Practice Clinic in Columbus, Ohio. According to the indictment, the physician unlawfully prescribed hydrocodone and other controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
12/19/2017
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Midtowne Family Practice Clinic
421 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Doctor's Office or Medical Practice
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
