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Pensacola Area Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids & Stimulants

Pensacola, Fla. – Dr. Edward Scott Morrison, 58, of Pensacola Beach, pleaded guilty in federal court to nineteen counts of unlawfully distributing or dispensing controlled substances. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the plea. U.S. Attorney Heekin said: “This defendant repeatedly abused his...
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Fort Walton Beach Physician Pays $300,000 To Resolve Controlled Substances Act Violation Allegations

Pensacola, Fla. – Dr. Twan Phanijphand, M.D., a gastroenterologist located in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that he unlawfully prescribed opioids and other controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). As part of the settlement, Dr. Phanijphand also agreed to not...
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Edmond Doctor Pays $110,000 to Settle Civil Penalty Claims Stemming from Allegations of Controlled Substance Recordkeeping Violations

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Edward Shadid, MD (“Dr. Shadid”), paid $110,000 to settle civil penalty claims stemming from allegations that he violated the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 (“Act”) and its regulations. Recordkeeping is a vital part of managing controlled substances. Complete and accurate records help...