St. Louis, MO – Dr. Michael “Ted” Mimlitz, a St. Louis County doctor, has pleaded guilty to distributing misbranded Human Growth Hormone (HGH) to local patients at his medical clinic between March 2014 and June 2015.
According to court documents, under federal law, doctors can lawfully prescribe HGH for several narrow medical uses, such as patients with wasting diseases associated with AIDS or Prader-Willi syndrome. However, HGH cannot be prescribed to help patients with body-building, anti-aging, or weight loss treatments.
Dr. Mimlitz was employed at a medical clinic in St. Louis County that specialized in treating men experiencing a lack of energy, decreases in strength or endurance, or decreased athletic ability.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that HGH can only be prescribed to treat specific medical conditions and cannot be used for cosmetic or performance-enhancing purposes.
Dr. Mimlitz faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison and/or fines up to $250,000. A judge will determine the actual sentence by considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
Dr. Mimlitz is set to be sentenced on April 21, 2016. The case was investigated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Office of Criminal Investigation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The guilty plea marks a significant blow to Dr. Mimlitz’s medical career and highlights the importance of adhering to federal regulations regarding prescription medications.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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