Case Summary: The Consequences of Taking Shortcuts
In this case, an independently owned pharmacy in Connecticut was fined $192,000 in civil penalties for violations of the Controlled Substances Act. Following a DEA investigation, regulators determined that the pharmacy failed to maintain complete and accurate records of controlled substance activity from early 2022 through mid 2024.
Beyond the financial penalty, the pharmacy was placed under a mandatory three-year Corrective Action Plan designed to enforce ongoing safety and CSA compliance. While enforcement actions like this may seem uncommon, controlled substance violations tied to recordkeeping gaps and documentation errors occur far more frequently than many pharmacy owners realize. Read More >
