In the Matter of Anthony E. Wicks, M.D. (October 22, 2013) DEA refused to issue a new DEA registration to a doctor who moved from California to central Florida in December 2010 and, in the seven months after his move, wrote more than 2,000 controlled substance prescriptions from his new location without notifying DEA of
DEA Final Orders
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of Clair L. Pettinger, M.D.
In the Matter of Clair L. Pettinger, M.D. (October 3, 2013) On nine occasions between November 10, 2011 and May 9, 2012, Clair L. Pettinger, M.D. issued prescriptions for controlled substances to undercover law enforcement agents. During these visits Dr. Pettinger failed to conduct sufficient medical examinations, failed to make diagnoses of the medical conditions…
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of Gabriel Sanchez
In the Matter of Gabriel Sanchez, M.D. (September 25, 2013) On July 15 2010, Dr. Gabriel Sanchez issued prescriptions for oxycodone (Schedule II) and carisoprodol (Schedule IV) to two undercover law enforcement officers. During the visits with both undercover officers, Dr. Sanchez failed to take complete medical histories, failed to make serious inquiries into the…
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of S&S Pharmacy, Inc., d/b/a Platinum Pharmacy & Compounding
In the Matter of S&S Pharmacy, Inc., d/b/a Platinum Pharmacy & Compounding (Sept. 19, 2013) In 2011, Ihab S. Barsoum, the owner and pharmacist-in-charge of S&S Pharmacy, Inc., d/b/a Platinum Pharmacy & Compounding (“Platinum Pharmacy”), engaged in what the Administrator described as “blatant drug deal(s) and [] distribution(s).” On five occasions between January and June…
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of Kevin Dennis, M.D.
In the Matter of Kevin Dennis, M.D. (August 26, 2013) In 2007, Dr. Kevin Dennis became involved with an Internet prescribing company known as “Telemed Ventures.” Between 2007 and 2008, Dr. Dennis (who was licensed and registered in Tennessee only) issued numerous prescriptions to individuals located in other states without seeing them or performing any …
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of Mireille Lalanne
In the Matter of Mireille Lalanne, M.D., 78 Fed. Reg. 47,750 (August 6, 2013) Dr. Lalanne is a physician who, sometime before November 2008, became involved in an organized crime scheme. Her role? Dr. Lalanne provided controlled substance prescriptions to different syndicates for illegal distribution. In November 2008, Dr. Lalanne was indicted by a…
DEA Decisions: In the Matter of Tyson D. Quy
Editor’s note: This post is the first in our new “DEA Decisions” series where we will provide summaries of Final Orders issued by the DEA on administrative matters litigated before the agency. We hope they are helpful to you — let us know! In the Matter of Tyson D. Quy, M.D., 78 Fed.