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Akron doctor pleads guilty to illegally prescribing painkillers

An Akron physician pleaded guilty to illegally prescribing hundreds of thousands of doses of painkillers and other pills to customers for no legitimate medical purpose, even after he learned some customers had died from overdose-related deaths, law enforcement officials said.

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Action Details

  • Date:October 20, 2014
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions