Incident 40185

Incident 40185

Incident 40185

A pharmacist has been arrested in Mississippi in an investigation involving the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs.

A nurse practitioner has been arrested in Collinsville, MS in an investigation involving the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs.

Agents executing a search warrant found Zoldpidem (Ambien), pseudoephedrine, and evidence supporting the unlawful acquisition of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen in the home.

The nurse practitioner faces one count each of attempting to obtain Oxycodone/Acetaminophen by fraudulent means and obtaining Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen by fraudulent means

 

Approximate date(s) of the diversion: 08/01/2019
Where the Diversion Occurred: Collinsville, MS Type of Healthcare Facility: Hospital
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, , and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
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