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Kieran Slevin
Dr. Kieran Slevin faces allegations of accepting illicit payments from Insys Therapeutics to prescribe Subsys inappropriately, including to non-cancer patients. These actions have led to legal proceedings seeking the suspension or revocation of his medical license.
Quick summary on Kieran Slevin
Acceptance of Improper Financial Incentives
Dr. Slevin allegedly received over $83,000 in illicit payments from Insys Therapeutics, including bogus speaking fees and lavish dinners, in exchange for prescribing their fentanyl-based medication, Subsys.
Prescribing Medication Without Medical Necessity
He is accused of prescribing Subsys, a potent opioid approved only for breakthrough cancer pain, to non-cancer patients, disregarding medical guidelines and patient safety.
Gross Negligence in Patient Care
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office contends that Dr. Slevin’s prescribing practices demonstrated gross negligence, endangering patients’ lives by administering high doses of a highly addictive substance without proper justification.
Professional Misconduct and Deception
He has been charged with professional misconduct, including fraud, deception, and misrepresentation, for his involvement in the kickback scheme with Insys Therapeutics.
by: Melanie Sterling
Dr. Slevin accepted over $83,000 in illicit payments from Insys Therapeutics to prescribe Subsys inappropriately.
by: Kevin Ashford
Demonstrated gross negligence by prescribing high doses of addictive substances without proper justification.
Cons
by: Taylor Winslow
Engaged in unethical financial relationships with pharmaceutical companies.
Cons
by: Sophia Wilson
It’s terrifying to think how many innocent people suffered just so he could pocket extra money.
by: Sarah Miller
This is exactly why the opioid crisis is out of control. When doctors care more about cash than patients, people suffer. He should be held fully accountable.
by: David Jackson
Imagine how many families are suffering because of his greed. No punishment is enough.
Cons
by: James Wright
Doctors are supposed to protect us, not sell us out for dirty cash. This is sickening.