Drug diversion cases in Maryland
52 documented cases, 1997–2026.
Figures are derived from the 931 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.
Custodial sentences stated
Shortest: 12 months
Longest: 171 months
4 prison or jail terms stated in 4 of 52 records. Probation, supervised release, home confinement and suspended terms are not counted.
Monetary penalties stated
Smallest: $15,000
Largest: $120,000
4 amounts in US dollars (civil settlements and penalties, criminal fines, restitution, forfeiture) in 4 of 52 records.
Drug classes involved
| Drug class | Records |
|---|---|
| Other controlled substance | 28 |
| Opioids | 21 |
| Benzodiazepines | 4 |
| Stimulants | 3 |
| Anesthetics / sedatives | 1 |
A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.
Settings involved
| Setting | Records |
|---|---|
| Other / not classified | 32 |
| Retail pharmacy | 13 |
| Hospital / health system | 5 |
| Dental / oral surgery | 1 |
| Long-term care | 1 |
Cases
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- Physician wrote prescriptions in patients' names and diverted the controlled substance for personal use 1999-04 · Kensington, MD · Other / not classified
- Family practice physician convicted of illegally distributing stimulants and dispensing controlled substances 1997-04 · Potomac, MD · Other / not classified
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Disclaimer
Case summaries are based on public records (DOJ press releases, court documents, news reports). Charges are allegations unless a conviction is noted. Analysis is educational, not legal advice.
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