North Carolina physician Henry Emery, MD, has been charged with the alleged unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
Dr. Emery was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and 11 counts of distribution of controlled substances outside the bounds of professional medical practice, according to a Sept. 29 Justice Department news release.
Dr. Emery allegedly conspired with others to intentionally and unlawfully prescribe, dispense and distribute — and did unlawfully prescribe, dispense and distribute — a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance often used to treat opioid addiction.
If convicted, Dr. Emery faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $500,000 fine on each count in the indictment, the release said.