Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
Richard Swenson, M.D., has agreed to pay $130,000 to settle civil penalty claims related to alleged violations of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. This announcement was made by United States Attorney Robert J. Troester. Dr. Swenson has also consented to permanently stop dispensing and administering controlled substances as of April 3, 2025.
The management of controlled substances requires strict adherence to recordkeeping regulations under the Act. Registrants must maintain accurate purchase records to prevent drug diversion and loss. Non-compliance can result in civil monetary penalties.
Dr. Swenson practiced at Accident Care and Treatment Center, Inc. in Oklahoma City during the period in question. The U.S. government alleges that from April 2022 through April 2024, Dr. Swenson failed to maintain DEA Forms 222 for certain purchases of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen, a Schedule II opioid. Additionally, he allegedly did not keep records for some Schedule III and IV controlled substance purchases.
To resolve these allegations, Dr. Swenson agreed to pay $130,000 and cease dispensing and administering controlled substances permanently; however, he retains the ability to prescribe them according to his DEA Registration.
In reaching this settlement, there was no admission of liability by Dr. Swenson nor any concession by the government regarding the legitimacy of its claims. The settlement avoids potential delays and costs associated with litigation.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Diversion Control, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amanda R. Johnson and Ronald R. Gallegos prosecuting the case.
