Personal Injury Law Blog
On March 24, 2021, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub arrested Dr. Richard Kondan for violating multiple components of the Drug Act. Dr. Kondan, 58, works in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kondan was charged with illegally prescribing highly addictive opioid medications to at least 14 of his patients. In addition, the investigation by the Attorney Generals Office and Bucks County Detectives revealed that, for 16 years, Dr. Kondan failed to keep patient medical records up-to-date, increased dosages to inappropriate amounts, prescribed dangerous combinations of medications, and authorized refills without prior examinations. He has been officially charged with 14 counts of Unlawful Prescription of a Controlled Substance by a Practitioner.
The opioid epidemic across the United States has been a devastating issue. It is important that physicians who improperly distribute opioid narcotics are held accountable. Attorney General Shaprio stated: “Dr. Kondan used his position of trust and authority to recklessly prescribe addictive medications that are fueling the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. He showed too little regard for the health and safety of his patients. Cutting off the source of these prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands is imperative to tackling this epidemic that steals the lives of 12 Pennsylvanians a day. We will continue to hold individuals accountable who put the lives of others at risk.”
The Medical Malpractice Attorneys at Stark & Stark represent victims of doctors, just like Dr. Kondan, who improperly prescribe and dispense opioid pain medications to their patients. While the criminal justice system works to hold these doctors accountable, the attorneys at Stark & Stark fight to obtain justice for their victims. If you or a loved one have concerns or complaints about a doctor or medical facility, Stark & Stark is here to help. Contact Michael Ksiazek, Esq. at Mksiazek@stark-stark.com today.
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