Pharmacist Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison
Pharmacist Sentenced to 87 Months in Federal Prison
The pharmacist sold hydrocodone without a prescription in exchange for cash, and was found guilty of unlawful distribution of controlled substances.
Dothan pharmacist Richard Allen Strickland will spend 87 months in federal prison for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, after which he will be on supervised release for three years. Strickland, who owned Allen’s pharmacy, dispensed pain killers to those who peddled them on the streets, then paid Strickland afterwards, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Strickland admitted to selling 14 hydrocodone pills to an individual without a prescription in exchange for cash in July, 2020.
Approximate date(s) of the diversion:
07/03/2020
Where the Diversion Occurred:
Allen's Pharmacy
1518 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301, USA
Type of Healthcare Facility:
Pharmacy
Person Diverting:
Richard Allen Strickland
Profession of the person diverting:
Pharmacist
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?
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
