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Anti-Fraud Case Files

Case File #2: Pharmacist Fraud

A pharmacist placed prescriptions for himself, his wife, his child, and other family members. The investigation was referred to the United States Attorney’s Office and the Board of Professional and Occupational Affairs. The pharmacist was subsequently charged and pled guilty to Medicaid fraud and forgery. He was sentenced to five years probation and the court ordered restitution of $40,041.47. He also surrendered his pharmacist license.

A pharmacist, through the pharmacies that he owned, submitted claims for prescriptions that were never filled or dispensed. The investigation was referred to the United States Attorney’s Office. The pharmacist was charged with, and pled guilty to, wire fraud. He was sentenced to serve four months in federal prison and four months of house arrest followed by three years of supervised release. In addition, he was ordered to pay a total of $316,434.78 in restitution.

A pharmacist submitted false claims to be paid for prescriptions that were never filled or dispensed. The investigation was referred to the United States Attorney’s Office. He was charged with and pled guilty to wire fraud. He was sentenced to one year in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He was further ordered to pay $603,000 in restitution. He voluntarily surrendered his license.