Doctor Loses License after Prescribing Controlled Substances to Family
Doctor Loses License after Prescribing Controlled Substances to Family
The Colorado Medical Board revoked the license of a Julie Lynn Halling, a doctor, effective on 2/19/2021.
The found the doctor had prescribed a family member multiple controlled substances, including Alprazolam (“Xanax”), Ambien, and Hydrocodone Acetaminophen (“Norco”)
Their findings of fact noted Halling did not discuss or document discussing the danger of taking both Xanax and Ambien at the same time with Patient A, nor did she discourage or document discouraging Patient A from doing this. Halling did not discuss or document discussing the danger of consuming alcohol while taking Xanax and Ambien.
The DEA subsequently revoked the doctor’s DEA License on 6/27/22, effective 30 days later.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
06/01/2012
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Julie Lynn Halling, MD
3076 Electra Dr S Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Doctor's Office or Medical Practice
Person Diverting:
Julie Lynn Halling
Profession of the person diverting:
Physician or Medical Doctor (MD)
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?
Colorado Medical Board, DEA
