Rochester Drug Co-Operative to pay $20 million to settle lawsuit over illegal distribution of opioids

On the other hand, DEA Special Agent in Charge Ray Donovan, commented, “Today’s charges should send shock waves throughout the pharmaceutical industry reminding them of their role as gatekeepers of prescription medication.  The distribution of life-saving medication is paramount to public health; similarly, so is identifying rogue members of the pharmaceutical and medical fields whose diversion contributes to the record-breaking drug overdoses in America.”