ABINGDON, Va. – In a scathing rebuke of corporate greed, Covetrus North America LLC, a company based in Dublin, Ohio, was sentenced yesterday to one-year of probation for causing the introduction and delivery of misbranded veterinary prescription drugs into interstate commerce.
The court’s harsh verdict comes after Covetrus was found to have shipped over $20 million in prescription drugs from non-pharmacy locations throughout the United States to end-users that were not authorized to receive prescription drugs. According to court documents, this brazen scheme took place from March 2019 to December 2021.
As part of the deal, Covetrus will forfeit a staggering $21,534,091, pay $1,000,000 to the Virginia Department of Health Professions, and cough up another $1,000,000 in fines. The company will also be forced to keep in place appropriate compliance measures to prevent future violations.
The investigation, which was led by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Office of Criminal Investigations and the Virginia State Police, with the assistance of the Virginia Department of Health Professions, was a long and arduous one. Assistant U.S. Attorney Randy Ramseyer prosecuted the case, bringing Covetrus to justice for their egregious crimes.
United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh of the Western District of Virginia and Special Agent in Charge George Scavdis, FDA Office of Criminal Investigations – Metro Washington Field Office made the announcement, which sent shockwaves throughout the business community.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of corporate malfeasance and the importance of holding companies accountable for their actions. Covetrus’s egregious behavior has cost them dearly, and it’s a warning sign to other companies that think they can break the law with impunity.
As the Grimy Times continues to expose the dark underbelly of corporate America, one thing is clear: justice will be served, and those who break the law will be held accountable. In this case, Covetrus North America LLC has been brought to justice, and the public can rest assured that they will not be able to get away with their crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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