What Happened
Dr. David L. Mattingly, an osteopathic physician in the Philadelphia area, agreed in July 2024 to resolve civil allegations that he improperly prescribed opioid controlled substances. The United States alleged that from February 2015 through September 2018 he illegally prescribed opioids such as oxycodone for a certain number of patients whose records the DEA had subpoenaed. He agreed to pay $72,000 and to a permanent bar on prescribing almost all controlled substances. He also entered an administrative agreement with the DEA that includes compliance measures such as continuing education courses. The settlement states that the claims are allegations only, with no determination of liability.
“Dr. Mattingly will pay $72,000 to the United States and agree to strict limitations preventing him from prescribing almost all controlled substances”
Related Guidance
- 15 Red Flags of Drug Diversion — Behavioral and transactional indicators of diversion.
- Investigation Playbook — How to investigate suspected diversion inside an organization.