Drug diversion cases in Massachusetts

28 documented cases, 2011–2026.

Figures are derived from the 875 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.

Custodial sentences stated

Shortest: 3 months
Longest: 60 months (5 years)

10 prison or jail terms stated in 10 of 28 records. Probation, supervised release, home confinement and suspended terms are not counted.

Monetary penalties stated

Smallest: $20,000
Largest: $2,300,000

5 amounts in US dollars (civil settlements and penalties, criminal fines, restitution, forfeiture) in 4 of 28 records.

Drug classes involved

Opioids26
Benzodiazepines1
Other controlled substance1
Stimulants1

A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.

Settings involved

Hospital / health system10
Other / not classified9
Long-term care6
Emergency services / EMS2
Retail pharmacy1

Cases

Newest first · page 2 of 2, 26–28 of 28

  1. Worcester Nurse Pleads Guilty to Stealing Oxycodone from Nursing Home Patients 2015-11-05 · Worcester, Massachusetts · Other / not classified
  2. Massachusetts General Hospital Pays $2.3M in Drug Diversion Settlement 2015-09-28 · Boston, Massachusetts · Hospital / health system
  3. Psychiatric Hospital Settles Unregistered Methadone Clinic Allegations — Massachusetts, 2011 2011-09-27 · Georgetown, Massachusetts · Hospital / health system

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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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