HARRISBURG, PA — In a shocking turn of events, Clearbrook Treatment Centers, located in Laurel Run, Pennsylvania, and Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc., located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, have agreed to pay the United States civil penalties for their alleged failures to comply with dispensing, distribution, and recordkeeping requirements of the Controlled Substances Act.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Clearbrook Treatment Centers will pay $300,000, and Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. will pay $250,000 in civil penalties.
The Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. sections 801 et seq. (CSA), was passed to combat illegal distribution and abuse of controlled substances, including prescription medications. The CSA’s registration, dispensing, distribution, and recordkeeping requirements are designed to prevent the diversion of controlled substances for illegal purposes.
Between December 2016 and April 2021, Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. dispensed prescriptions or made distributions of controlled substances to Clearbrook Treatment Centers in violation of the CSA. During that same time, Clearbrook Treatment Centers received distributions from Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. and maintained a general stock of controlled substances for dispensing without being properly registered with the DEA.
“Both Clearbrook Treatment Centers and Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. have fully cooperated with investigators and are working to enhance their internal compliance with the CSA,” said United States Attorney John C. Gurganus. “Fortunately, there are no allegations that any controlled substances were diverted for illegitimate use, and both companies are taking their responsibilities seriously and being proactive to strengthen their systems to protect the proper dispensing of drugs under their control from diversion.”
This settlement addresses the independent obligation of Clearbrook Treatment Centers and Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. to ensure they have adequate systems in place to prevent improper distribution, maintenance of a general stock, or dispensing of controlled substances, as required by 21 U.S.C. §§ 822, 829, 842, and associated regulations.
Defendant: Clearbrook Treatment Centers, Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc.
Crime: Violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
City and State: HARRISBURG, PA.
Date: between December 2016 and April 2021.
Outcome: Clearbrook Treatment Centers will pay $300,000, and Andrew Brown’s Drug Store, Inc. will pay $250,000 in civil penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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