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02/08/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Ohio Physician From Prescribing Opioids And Imposes $4.7M Judgment For Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution

Federal Court Permanently Prohibits Ohio Physician From Prescribing Opioids And Imposes $4.7M Judgment For Alleged Unlawful Opioid Distribution

A federal court prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and ordered him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA).

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Action Details

  • Date:August 2, 2024
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions

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