Drug Diversion

Drug diversion occurs when prescription medications or controlled substances are obtained, used, or distributed improperly. These cases can involve healthcare professionals, employees, patients, caregivers, or other individuals with access to medications.

We provide professional investigations designed to uncover facts, document findings, and assist clients in understanding what is occurring.

Led by a licensed pharmacist and former healthcare investigator with more than 25 years of pharmacy experience.

Common Indicators

While every situation is different, common concerns may include:

  • Missing medications

  • Unexplained inventory discrepancies

  • Suspicious prescribing or dispensing patterns

  • Prescription fraud

  • Unauthorized access to controlled substances

  • Employee misconduct involving medications

  • Concerns involving patients, caregivers, or family members

An investigation can help determine whether concerns are supported by objective evidence.

Close-up of a healthcare professional reviewing controlled substance logs with a magnifying glass.
Close-up of a healthcare professional reviewing controlled substance logs with a magnifying glass.
How Investigations Help

Drug diversion investigations may involve:

  • Review of available records and documentation

  • Timeline development and activity analysis

  • Witness interviews

  • Surveillance when appropriate

  • Identification of patterns and inconsistencies

  • Documentation of investigative findings

  • Medication audits

Every investigation is tailored to the specific circumstances involved.

Drug diversion concerns can expose healthcare facilities, pharmacies, medical practices, and employers to significant regulatory and legal risks. Failure to identify and address diversion may result in scrutiny from licensing boards, the DEA, state regulatory agencies, insurance providers, and pharmaceutical wholesalers.

Prompt investigation and documentation can help organizations identify potential issues, assess risk, and demonstrate a proactive response when concerns arise.

Protecting Your Organization
Professional investigator conducting a confidential interview in a quiet office setting.
Professional investigator conducting a confidential interview in a quiet office setting.
Organized files and documentation on a desk, highlighting thorough record-keeping practices.
Organized files and documentation on a desk, highlighting thorough record-keeping practices.

Need Assistance?

If you have concerns regarding prescription fraud, controlled substances, or suspected drug diversion, we can discuss your situation and determine whether an investigation may be appropriate.

Tinsley Investigations is uniquely positioned to assist with healthcare-related investigations. Our experience includes pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, controlled substance accountability, healthcare documentation, and investigative case review.

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Tinsley Investigations

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