Warren Doc Among Those Who Lost License For Overprescribing Painkiller

WARREN, NJ — A Warren doctor was among the 31 New Jersey physicians to loss their jobs over the past year after over-prescribing painkillers and other narcotics that can lead to addiction, Attorney General Christopher Porrino and the Division of Consumer Affairs have announced.

George Beecher of Warren was issued a temporary suspension pending disposition of criminal charges.

Under the push to rein in problem prescribers, state officials said an unprecedented number of doctors saw their practicing authority revoked, suspended or otherwise restricted for allegedly putting the public at risk in 2016.

The crackdown on problem prescribers was part of the state’s multi-pronged strategy to combat the ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis plaguing New Jersey and the nation.

“When four out of five new heroin users are getting their start by abusing prescription drugs, you have to attack the problem at ground zero - in irresponsibly run doctors’ offices,” Porrino said in a statement.
The discipline measures sought by Porrino were carried out by the State Board of Medical Examiners within the Division of Consumer Affairs.

For the full list of doctors CLICK HERE - 31 N.J. Doctors Lost Jobs In Statewide Opioid Crackdown.

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