Yet another pharmacy owner was just convicted of unlawfully dispensing over 1.5 million doses of controlled substances, primarily oxycodone and hydrocodone.
By: Karen Davila
In my last couple of articles, I’ve focused on the controls necessary to safely operate a pharmacy and dispense appropriate prescribed medications, including controlled substances. And those of you who heed that kind of advice are likely to avoid the unwanted attention of law enforcement. However, for those who continue to think they can operate with impunity, heads’ up: the war against opioids in the U.S. is ongoing and enforcement activities are not slowing down. Below is an article about this recent case out of Texas and some lessons we can all take away from what was reported.
In this most recent case, a federal jury in Texas convicted a Texas pharmacy owner (Carr) on March 7 of one count of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute and dispense controlled substances, four counts of unlawfully distributing and dispensing controlled substances, one count of conspiracy to launder money, and two counts of engaging in transactions in property obtained from the illicit activity. Carr now faces up to 140 years in prison, among other consequences.Continue reading
