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07/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2024 10:21

Pottstown Pharmacy Agrees To Resolve Civil Allegations Of Improper Dispensing Of Controlled Substances

Pottstown Pharmacy Agrees To Resolve Civil Allegations Of Improper Dispensing Of Controlled Substances

Agreement Resolves Allegations with $150,000 Payment After Surrendering Pharmacy's DEA Registration

PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., a pharmacy that was based in Pottstown, PA, agreed to resolve allegations that it had improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances to individuals, and submitted claims to Medicare and Medicaid for those illegally dispensed controlled substances. The settlement resolves the case for a payment of $150,000 and comes after the pharmacy surrendered its DEA registration.

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Action Details

  • Date:July 17, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions

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