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Tilton Veterinarian Fined for Opioid Record Keeping
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Tilton Veterinarian Fined for Opioid Record Keeping

CONCORD, New Hampshire – Tilton Veterinarian Hospital in Tilton, and its owner Sara Laroux, D.V.M., agreed to pay the United States $53,500 to resolve allegations that they violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announces.

The CSA deters the illegal distribution, possession, dispensing, and improper use of controlled substances. The CSA requires the accurate inventorying, tracking and recordkeeping of each controlled substance to prevent misuse.

‘Particularly amid an opioid crisis, compliance with the CSA’s prescription-writing and recordkeeping requirements is essential in ensuring that opioids and other addictive drugs are not diverted and abused,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack.

‘DEA registrants are responsible for handling controlled substances responsibly and ensuring that complete and accurate records are being properly kept and accounted for in compliance with the Controlled Substance Act,’ said Acting DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau, New England Field Division.

Defendant: Sara Laroux
Criminal Charges: Violating the Controlled Substances Act by failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances.
City and State: Tilton, New Hampshire
Exact Date: January 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Agreed to pay $53,500 to resolve allegations of CSA violations.
Dollar Amount: $53,500

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation leading to the settlement agreement. The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Raphael Katz.

As part of the agreement, Sara Laroux and the Tilton Veterinarian Hospital agreed to pay $53,500 to resolve the allegations. This settlement demonstrates the importance of complying with the CSA’s recordkeeping requirements, particularly in light of the ongoing opioid crisis.