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How many of our tax dollars is the DOJ/DEA using to retry doctors after guilty verdict was OVERTURNED
Posted on May 2, 2023 by Pharmaciststeve
https://k2radio.com/re-trial-set-for-former-casper-doctor-charged-with-prescription-drug-crimes/
A former Casper doctor and his brother who were convicted of multiple crimes related to distribution of prescription pain relief drugs and had his conviction reversed, will face trial again in Wyoming U.S. District Court.
Shakeel Kahn and his brother Nabeel Khan (that’s how they spell their names) are scheduled for their six-week retrial on Nov. 6, according to federal court documents.
Shakeel Kahn, a pain management physician, was arrested in late November 2016 and he and his wife were initially charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. More charges were added. Shakeel Kahn and Nabeel Khan were found guilty of numerous crimes in a trial in Casper in May 2019. They were sentenced in August 2019.
Shakeel received a 25-year-sentence for drug distribution resulting in death, plus a consecutive five-year sentence for possessing a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. The Wyoming U.S. Attorney had asked for a life sentence.
Through a series of appeals, the last of which was combined with the case of another doctor, Kahn had his case overturned.
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three interesting interactions with ChatGPT over pts not able to get their medically necessary meds
Posted on May 2, 2023 by Pharmaciststeve
is there any law that prohibits rationing of products in interstate commerce
ChatGPT
There is no federal law that specifically prohibits rationing of products in interstate commerce. However, there are federal laws and regulations that govern various aspects of interstate commerce, including antitrust laws, price gouging laws, and consumer protection laws.
Antitrust laws, such as the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act, prohibit businesses from engaging in anti-competitive behavior, including price-fixing, market allocation, and monopolization. Rationing of products in a way that restricts competition and harms consumers could potentially be viewed as anti-competitive behavior and therefore a violation of antitrust laws.
Price gouging laws, which are in effect in many states, prohibit sellers from charging unconscionably high prices during a state of emergency or other situations where the market is disrupted. However, the specific provisions of these laws vary by state.
Finally, there are consumer protection laws that prohibit businesses from engaging in unfair or deceptive trade practices. Rationing of products in a way that is not clearly disclosed or that misleads consumers could potentially be viewed as a violation of these laws.
It’s worth noting that while there may not be a specific federal law that prohibits rationing of products in interstate commerce, state laws and regulations may vary and could impose additional restrictions on businesses.
Does any government agency have the authority to limit distribution of FDA approved medication that would result in patients being harmed by lack of access to their medical necessary medication
ChatGPT
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for approving drugs for marketing and distribution. Once a drug has been approved, it can be prescribed by healthcare providers for patients with the condition(s) for which the drug is indicated. The FDA does not typically limit the distribution of approved medications unless there is evidence of significant safety concerns or other regulatory issues.
However, other government agencies may have the authority to limit the distribution of FDA-approved medications in certain circumstances. For example, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulates the distribution of controlled substances, such as opioids, and may impose restrictions on the prescribing and dispensing of these drugs to prevent abuse and diversion. Additionally, some states may have laws or regulations that restrict the distribution of certain medications for public health or safety reasons.
In general, government agencies are expected to balance public health and safety concerns with patients’ need for access to necessary medications. If a patient is unable to access a necessary medication due to government restrictions, they may be able to work with their healthcare provider or advocate for themselves to seek alternative treatments or exemptions to the restrictions.
is there any law that prohibits healthcare providers from limiting or denying a patient FDA approved medications for a valid medical necessity
ChatGPT
In the United States, healthcare providers are generally allowed to exercise their medical judgment when it comes to deciding what medications to prescribe to their patients. However, there are certain situations where healthcare providers may be prohibited from limiting or denying a patient FDA-approved medications for a valid medical necessity.
One example is the federal law known as the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. This law makes it illegal for healthcare providers to prescribe controlled substances, such as certain pain medications, via the internet without a valid prescription and a face-to-face consultation. The law also requires that the prescribing healthcare provider be licensed in the state where the patient is located.
Additionally, there are state-level laws and regulations that may limit a healthcare provider’s ability to deny patients access to FDA-approved medications. For example, some states have “any willing provider” laws that require healthcare providers to accept any licensed healthcare provider who is willing to participate in a patient’s care.
In general, healthcare providers have a duty to provide care that is in the best interest of their patients, and this includes prescribing medications that are necessary and appropriate for the patient’s medical condition. However, there may be certain circumstances where a healthcare provider may not feel comfortable prescribing a particular medication, such as if the patient has a history of substance abuse or the medication may interact with other medications the patient is taking. In these situations, the healthcare provider may need to work with the patient to find alternative treatment options or refer the patient to another provider who is able to prescribe the medication.
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BAMBOOZLED BY BAMBOO STUDY DEMANDS FDA REMOVE PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM AS A DANGER TO PUBLIC HEALTH
Posted on May 2, 2023 by Norman Clement
DEA’S NARXCHECK-PDMP MISBRANDED, DANGEROUS, USE MUST BE SUSPENDED BY FDA
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OF LAW AND DISORDER- FROM COPS TO CLINICIANS: MOVING CONTROL REGISTRATION FROM DEA TO THE OFFICE OF US SURGEON GENERAL
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DEA & surrogates are trying to throttle the availability of controlled meds to pts
Posted on May 1, 2023 by Pharmaciststeve
Recently I share the hyperlink below outlining the 13+ billion settlement between 50 state AG’s & others with Walgreen, CVS, Walmart. While I have not seen the agreement there has been some leaks that these three chains agreed to fill fewer opioid and/or controlled med Rxs. Below is a 23 item questionnaire apparently given to a pt to have their prescriber to fill out. Apparently so that Walgreens could decide if they were going to fill this particular prescriber’s Rxs going forward. I have no idea which Walgreens store it came from since there is no address on the form. So it must be a generic form that is used for all the 9,000 odd Walgreen USA pharmacies.
Notice # 14 – asking about prescribing > 50 MME’s/day. Apparently someone has read the 2022 CDC opioid dosing GUIDELINES and maybe decided to make them a hard/fast limit rule.
Is this questionnaire something like a psychological test – there are no really WRONG ANSWERS ? Some of the questions require a narrative response. I guess the leaked parts of the agreement – to reduce the number of controlled Rxs seems to have some merit.
the questions on this form is more invasive into the prescriber’s practice than the last colonoscopy I had, at least they sedated me to do that.
50 states sign up for Walmart’s opioid settlement framework -3.1 billion
Here is another lawsuit by the 50 state AG’s & others where the nearly 600 page agreement the three major wholesalers agreed to reduce the number of opioids and/or controlled meds sold to ALL PHARMACIES
Here is the SMOKING GUN to prove civil rights violations – could support a class action lawsuit – but the community needs to stand up
Is this how the DEA is directly/indirectly observing the June 2022 SCOTUS (9-0 vote) ruling that basically stated that the DEA could not use objective criteria to judge prescribers when/how they are treating pts dealing with subjective diseases ( pain, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, various mental health issues)
Opioids In Good Faith: Dr. Jay Joshi Weighs In On The Supreme Court Decision On Opioid Prescribing
Let’s take a “long view” of what is happening. The DEA has annually reduced the pharma’s controlled med production quotas. The DEA – thru their surrogates ( 50 state AG) they are forcing drug wholesalers and at least major chain store to find justification for wholesalers to sell fewer controlled meds to ALL PHARMACIES and at least some major chain pharmacies to find “reasons” to dispense fewer controlled Rxs.
I may be wrong, but it does appear that the FDA approved controlled meds in the Rx distribution is being THROTTLED ? Given the DEA statistical justification in 2024 to reduce – ONCE AGAIN – the pharma control med production quotas.
Since I have a pilot’s license, it appears to me that the availability of controlled meds is in a DEATH SPIRAL. When a pilot finds themselves in such a death spiral, the pilot has two options.. make the appropriate correction to level the wings and maintain appropriate altitude – OR DIE WHEN YOU CRASH INTO THE GROUND.
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