Topic
Drug Diversion
25 published works
Pharmacy & Healthcare Legal Blog
Important requirements when reporting drug theft to DEA
Since the DEA has changed its regulations on reporting theft or significant loss of controlled substances, numerous pharmacies have been making reporting errors, subjecting themselves to unnecessary penalties. For example,…
Inside the False Claims Act
Watch Now | Legal Rx: How to Navigate Controlled Substances Enforcement & Diversion Webinar
In a recent webinar, we discussed the recent increase in government enforcement against healthcare providers under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) that has occurred over the past year. In addition…
Inside the False Claims Act
Drug Diversion within Long-Term Care Industry
In a recent McKnight’s Long-Term Care News article, we discussed heighted scrutiny within the long-term care industry related to drug diversion and compliance with the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Healthcare…
wh Law Blog
Drug Diversion and Your Professional License
As a medical professional, one of your top priorities is safeguarding your license, which allows you to practice your profession and serve your patients. But have you considered the grave…
Health Law Prof Blog
Diversion in Prescription Opioid Supply Chains: Evidence from the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
Jingwen Yang (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Anant Mishra (University of Minnesota), Diversion in Prescription Opioid Supply Chains: Evidence from the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (2023):Problem definition: The opioid…
Worms & Germs Blog
Fish Antibiotic Diversion
By Scott Weese
I’ve written (ranted?) about this before - namely the misuse of antimicrobials intended for treatment of aquarium fish in other species. Usually such posts are followed by a deluge of…
Healthcare Law Blog
Don’t Let Drugs Bring You Down: The Importance of an Effective Drug Diversion Program
Overall, healthcare professionals are 10-15% more likely to develop substance abuse issues than the general population.[1] As addiction to prescription medication has reached nation-wide epidemic proportions, it has become a major…
Subject to Inquiry
Pain Management or Pill Mill? Supreme Court to Weigh in on Standards for Prosecutions of Practitioners Prescribing Narcotics
By Brandon M. Santos, Paul T. Atkinson
Update: Pain Management or Pill Mill? Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding Standards for Prosecutions of Practitioners Prescribing Narcotics (March 11, 2022) Introduction Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral…
The FCA Insider
DEA Investigation Leads to Record-Setting Settlement for Drug Diversion at a Health Care System
By David Pivnick, Brett Barnett
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced the nation’s largest settlement involving allegations of drug diversion at a health care system. The settlement, totaling $7,750,000, came after a…
Zalma on Insurance
Long Time in Jail for Pill Mill Doc & Fraudster
By Barry Zalma
90 to 180 Months for Pill Mill Doc’s Fraud & Death of Victim to Whom She Provided Narcotic Drugs In Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania v. Stephanie Tarapchak, J-S17021-20, No. 281 MDA…