An Augusta doctor surrendered his medical license after DEA agents looked into complaints he was writing a large number of prescriptions for Hydrocodone, authorities said.
A warrant executed Tuesday at the Medical Villa Pharmacy at 1520 Laney Walker Boulevard provided records showing that Dr. Achhinder Ohri was writing a large number of prescriptions for Hydrocodone, a controlled substance, according to a press release. Investigators went to several other pharmacies in the Augusta area and found an inordinate number of prescriptions for Hydrocodone from Dr. Ohri, the release said.
On Thursday, federal officials and sheriff’s investigators went to 2100 Central Ave and conducted an administration warrant on the offices of Dr. Ohri. “Investigators found there were numerous violations and Dr. Ohri has surrendered his medical license,” Lt. Allan Rollins said in a press release.
Investigators with the Drug Enforcement Agency joined Richmond County Sheriff’s Investigator Erik Williams in the investigation, which is continuing.
