Overview
- Federal agents issued an Immediate Suspension Order that blocks A+ Pharmacy on Highway 58 from handling controlled substances.
- Agents executed the order by seizing all controlled medications at the store and taking its DEA registration number.
- A joint probe by the DEA and the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy found “egregious” violations of the Controlled Substances Act and what officials called a considerable diversion of controlled drugs.
- Investigators also cited sexual misconduct allegations tied to the pharmacy, with officials warning more details will be made public as the case advances.
- The investigation continues through the DEA’s Knoxville office with the state board, the pharmacy can request a hearing within 30 days, and local station WDEF reported the owner was arrested.