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Lexington Doc Pays $200K for Failing to Record Controlled Substances
OKLAHOMA CITY – In a shocking case of negligence, Lexington physician James K. Robberson, M.D. paid $200,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from his alleged failure to retain records of purchasing Schedule II controlled substances.
According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Robberson, [age unknown], practiced medicine in Lexington, Oklahoma, during the relevant time period. As a registrant under the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, he was required to maintain controlled substance records as set forth in the Act and its implementing regulations.
Recordkeeping is a vital part of managing controlled substances, and the regulations implementing the Act are clear: registrants seeking to purchase Schedule II controlled substances must fill out the purchaser portion of a DEA Form-222, specify the descriptions and amounts of Schedule II substances being ordered, make a copy for the purchaser’s files, and provide the annotated form to the seller.
The United States alleges that from May 5, 2021, to February 6, 2023, Robberson failed to maintain DEA Forms 222 for certain purchases of Schedule II controlled substances. To resolve these allegations, he agreed to pay $200,000 to the United States.
In reaching this settlement, Robberson did not admit liability, and the government did not make any concessions about the legitimacy of the claims. The agreement allows the parties to avoid the delay, expense, inconvenience, and uncertainty involved in litigating the case.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Diversion Control. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amanda R. Johnson and Ronald R. Gallegos prosecuted the case.
The settlement serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining accurate records in the medical profession. The public has a right to know that their healthcare providers are adhering to the law and putting patient safety first.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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