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Pharmacist Sentenced For Distributing Misbranded Drug for Kidney Dialysis Patients

Topeka, KAN. - A pharmacist has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for substituting a cheaper drug imported from China for the iron sucrose that the Federal Drug Administration has approved for kidney dialysis patients, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today. He also was ordered to pay restitution of $848,504 and a $25,000 criminal fine, in addition to forfeiting $425,000 in cash.

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Action Details

  • Date:November 4, 2013
  • Agency:U.S. Attorney
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions