United States of America v. Dr. Twan Phanijphand, M.D.

Pensacola, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with unlawfully prescribed opioids and other controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Dr. Twan Phanijphand, M.D., a gastroenterologist located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, unlawfully prescribed at least one hundred twenty-seven (127) controlled substance prescriptions within the State of Florida (including prescriptions for oxycodone-acetaminophen, hydrocodone-acetaminophen, lorazepam, alprazolam, clonazepam, and tramadol) and did not maintain any patient records. Dr. Phanijphand voluntarily surrendered his DEA registration on April 22, 2026. In addition to the $300,000 monetary fine, Dr. Phanijphand agreed to (1) not reapply for a DEA registration for Schedule II or IIN controlled substances, and (2) document completion of continuing medical education in prescribing and recordkeeping of controlled substances.

Phanijphand agreed to pay $300,000 to resolved the allegations made against him and also agreed to not reapply for a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration for Schedule II and IIN controlled substances and agreed to additional monitoring by the DEA