Dr. Gavin Dry, Prescription Forgery, Washington 2007
Kirkland Plastic Surgeon Agrees to Pay $125,000 to Settle DEA Claims
A plastic surgeon who practices in Kirkland, Washington has agreed to settle federal civil penalty claims brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office on behalf of the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Dr. Gavin Dry, a plastic surgeon based in Kirkland, Washington, has been accused of forging at least 265 prescriptions under another physician's name and listing his minor son as the patient. This was allegedly done so that Dr. Dry could obtain controlled substances for his own personal use. The DEA also claims that Dr. Dry committed multiple recordkeeping violations.
According to the investigation, Dr. Dry's actions took place from 2007 through 2011. It was during this time that he allegedly forged the prescriptions and obtained controlled substances such as Adderall and other amphetamines.
Dr. Dry has since taken steps to address his issues. In 2011, he voluntarily entered into an in-patient chemical dependency treatment program, which he successfully completed. Since January 2012, Dr. Dry has practiced under the terms of, and in compliance with, a monitoring contract with the Washington Physicians Health Program.
In May 2012, Dr. Dry voluntarily surrendered his DEA registration, which meant that he could no longer prescribe certain medications, including amphetamines. This decision was taken after the DEA initiated its investigation into Dr. Dry's activities.
Under the terms of the parties' settlement, Dr. Dry has agreed to pay the government $125,000 in order to resolve its claims prior to the commencement of litigation. The settlement is not an admission of legal fault or responsibility by Dr. Dry.
The investigation into Dr. Dry's activities was assisted by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Bellevue Police Department.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant/Respondent: Dr. Gavin Dry
- Exact Criminal Charges: Prescription Forgery and Recordkeeping Violations
- City and State: Kirkland, Washington
- Exact Date: 2007-2011 (crime date)
- Sentence or Outcome: $125,000 fine
- Dollar Amounts: $125,000
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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