Drug diversion
Executive Summary
Four drug company sales reps charged July 3 in indictments and criminal informations filed by the Justice Department in Harrisburg, Penn. federal court. Named were William Hoover (Lederle), Paul Carls (Squibb), Michael Stephan (McNeil) and David Snyder (Fleming Co.). Four Pennsylvania pharmacists were also named. Justice reports that the charges, which each carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and $250,000 fine, represent the first prosecutions under the drug diversion law. Arraignment has been scheduled for July 19.