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Two Jacksonville Compounding Pharmacies And Their Owner Agree To Pay At Least $7.4 Million To Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

The Justice Department announced today that Smart Pharmacy, Inc., SP2, LLC, and owner Gregory Balotin have agreed to pay at least $7.4 million to resolve lawsuits filed in Jacksonville, Florida, alleging they violated the False Claims Act by adding the antipsychotic drug aripiprazole to topical compounded pain creams to boost reimbursement and by routinely waiving patient copayment obligations. The settlement amount is based on the defendants’ ability to pay.

Read more on www.justice.gov

Action Details

  • Date:June 15, 2023
  • Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
  • Enforcement Types:
    • Criminal and Civil Actions