Drug diversion cases in New York
29 documented cases, 1999–2026.
Figures are derived from the 931 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.
Custodial sentences stated
Shortest: 99 days
Longest: 276 months (23 years)
12 prison or jail terms stated in 12 of 29 records. Probation, supervised release, home confinement and suspended terms are not counted.
Monetary penalties stated
Smallest: $1,911.23
Largest: $152,765
7 amounts in US dollars (civil settlements and penalties, criminal fines, restitution, forfeiture) in 5 of 29 records.
Drug classes involved
| Drug class | Records |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 24 |
| Stimulants | 3 |
| Benzodiazepines | 2 |
| Other controlled substance | 2 |
| Anesthetics / sedatives | 1 |
| No drug stated | 1 |
A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.
Settings involved
| Setting | Records |
|---|---|
| Other / not classified | 16 |
| Hospital / health system | 3 |
| Retail pharmacy | 3 |
| Long-term care | 2 |
| Dental / oral surgery | 1 |
| No setting stated | 4 |
Cases
Newest first · page 2 of 2, 26–29 of 29
- New York Physician Sentenced in Controlled Substance Diversion Case (2013) 2013 · New York · Other / not classified
- Westchester pharmacy technician charged with trafficking oxycodone, hydrocodone and alprazolam after DEA parking-lot arrest 2011-12-21
- Rochester nurse admitted diverting morphine and hydromorphone through fraudulent dispensing-cabinet entries 2001-11-09
- New York practical nurse surrendered license after admitting diversion of Fioricet for personal use 1999-11-05 · 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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