Exclusive: Trump administration claims another scalp in war on fraud — this time, a Texas pill-pusher
The Trump administration has taken action against a Texas-based medical operator accused of running a 'pill mill' that distributed addictive medications. The Justice Department alleges that Barbara Marino and her clinic, Angels Clinica, illegally prescribed large quantities of drugs like oxycodone and carisoprodol. The case marks another enforcement effort in the federal crackdown on prescription drug abuse.
- ▪Barbara Marino, a Texas nurse practitioner, is accused of operating a 'pill mill' through her clinic, Angels Clinica.
- ▪The Justice Department alleges that Marino prescribed controlled substances such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and carisoprodol without legitimate medical purpose.
- ▪Patients, including a pregnant woman, received high doses of addictive drugs, raising health and safety concerns.
- ▪The Texas Medical Board has taken administrative action against Marino in connection with her medical practices.
- ▪This case is part of a broader federal initiative under the Trump administration to combat drug trafficking and prescription fraud.
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