Diversion Case Studies
Real-world drug diversion events — what happened, what went wrong, and how it could have been prevented.
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Earlier Cases 1995-2014
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Charlotte pharmacist's license suspended indefinitely for altering prescriptions and unauthorized controlled substance use
Charlotte, NC
The Board reported that a pharmacist in Charlotte altered prescriptions for controlled substances and obtained and consumed controlled substances without authorization. The pharmacist's license was suspended indefinitely.
Read the caseDurham pharmacist admitted unauthorized Sufentanil use; license suspended 30 days, stayed five years
Durham, NC
A pharmacist in Durham admitted using Sufentanil without authorization. The Board accepted a recommendation to suspend the license for 30 days, stayed for five years with conditions.
Read the caseMullins pharmacist's license revoked for consuming controlled substances without authorization
Mullins, SC
The Board reported that a pharmacist in Mullins, South Carolina, consumed controlled substances without authorization. The license was revoked.
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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.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Content is educational, not legal advice.