Drug diversion cases in Virginia
26 documented cases, 2006–2026.
Figures are derived from the 1081 case records collected on this site, not from official state totals.
Monetary penalties stated
Median: $68,400
Smallest $35,000 · largest $4,360,000
Median of 3 amounts in US dollars (civil settlements and penalties, criminal fines, restitution, forfeiture) stated in 3 of 26 records. 23 records state no dollar amount.
Custodial sentences stated
Shortest: 8 months
Longest: 480 months (40 years)
9 prison or jail terms stated in 9 of 26 records. Probation, supervised release, home confinement and suspended terms are not counted.
Drug classes involved
| Drug class | Records |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 20 |
| Other controlled substance | 6 |
| Benzodiazepines | 1 |
| Stimulants | 1 |
A record naming drugs from two classes counts in both.
Roles named in the records
| Role | Records |
|---|---|
| Prescribers | 10 |
| Nurses | 6 |
| Pharmacists | 5 |
| Not stated in the record or its title | 4 |
| Pharmacy technicians | 1 |
From the Role field (1) or, where the record has none, the case title (21).
Settings involved
| Setting | Records |
|---|---|
| Other / not classified | 15 |
| Hospital / health system | 7 |
| Retail pharmacy | 3 |
| No setting stated | 1 |
Licensing boards in Virginia
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy)
- Virginia Board of Nursing (nursing)
Official board sites. Links checked 2026-11-09; whether each publishes its disciplinary actions is on the board directory.
Cases
Newest first · page 2 of 2, 26–26 of 26
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Disclaimer
Case summaries are based on public records (DOJ press releases, court documents, licensing-board orders, news reports). Charges are allegations unless a conviction is noted. Analysis is educational, not legal advice.
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