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Date: 07-21-2020
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Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama (Mobile County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office
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Description: Mobile, AL - The United States of America charged Dr. Russell A. Hudgens and Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. (AOC) with violation of the Controlled Substance Act by failing to maintain proper records.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA). AOC, an orthopaedic clinic located in Mobile, Alabama, also operated a Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy (Pharmacy), where Dr. Hudgens served as the registrant with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The United States alleged that between January 1, 2019, and August 5, 2019, AOC and Dr. Hudgens violated the CSA by failing to make a complete and accurate record of all controlled substances on hand at the time the Pharmacy began dispensing and every two years thereafter, failing to maintain complete and accurate records of each controlled substance received, sold, delivered or otherwise disposed of, and failing to record dates and quantities of controlled substances as they were received.
“Today’s settlement highlights DEA efforts to ensure that our pharmaceutical drug supply system remains in compliance with the Controlled Substances Act,” said Clay Morris, DEA Assistant Special Agent In Charge for the Birmingham Field Office. “Securing our nation’s pharmaceutical drug supply is of critical importance in our fight against the opioid epidemic and drug addiction. Proper record keeping of controlled substances by DEA registrants is a major responsibility to ensure the safety of our communities. DEA’s Diversion Control Program is unwavering in their commitment to maintain a safe, secure and accountable drug supply system.”
The investigation and settlement were conducted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Alabama and DEA’s Mobile Field Division. The United States recognizes the investigative cooperation of AOC and Dr. Hudgens, including the voluntary closure of AOC’s Pharmacy. The CSA claims settled are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.
Outcome: Dr. Hudgens agreed to pay $74,000 to settle the claims made against him.
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