Veterinarian
Coastal Veterinary Internal MedicineAbout
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- Pending Government Action:Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct:State of Florida vs Melissa Anne Page
On March 15, 2024, Melissa Anne Page, owner of Coastal Veterinary Internal Medicine, was charged with two felony counts for unlawfully acquiring or attempting to acquire or obtain possession of a controlled substance, Hydromorphone and Morphine. (Case No. 2024CF0044212NC, filed in Sarasota County, FL).
Sarasota Police Department was made aware of the complaint on 3/26/2024. During the investigation, detectives recovered three prescriptions for Hydromorphone tablets, prescribed to a patient’s dog, that were prescribed fraudulently. Dr. Page would submit the prescriptions to be filled and pick them up herself. The patient's owner was unaware these prescriptions were being prescribed and filled.
This action is still pending. For more information, please visit Sarasota County Circuit Court’s website.
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