Common Types of Pharmaceutical Fraud

Recognize the Red Flags in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Skipping documentation or required protocols

Adulteration or contamination of pharmaceuticals resulting from noncompliance can put patient safety at risk and result in worthless care.

Off-Label Marketing

Non-prescriber encouragement or sales pitches to use prescription medication for purposes not included in the prescription insert can put patients at risk.

Failing to report loss of Controlled Substances

Reckless practices can result in diversion of addictive drugs, and failure to comply with mandatory reporting allows the risks to increase without correction.

Payments to third parties

Payment to third-party marketers, cappers, and runners based on the value or volume of healthcare billings may violate anti-kickback statutes and encourage deceptive practices.
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Know If You Have a Case

Examples of Pharmaceutical Fraud

  • Kickbacks or Stark Statute violations
  • Diversion of Controlled Substances
  • Fake prescriptions
  • Blanket Orders

Why Experience Matters

Why Experience Matters

Hirst Law Group has extensive experience helping whistleblowers with pharmaceutical fraud cases. Our past clients include compliance executives, pharmacists, licensed providers, pharmaceutical sales reps, medical billing professionals, patients, and more. 

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Clients and legal professionals weighed in:

“I highly recommend Michael and Marisela at Hirst Law Group to anyone looking for reliable, exceptionally intelligent attorneys who truly work hard for their clients. Qui tam cases under the Federal False Claims Act are an incredibly specialized area of law, and they are genuine experts in this field. Michael’s prior work as a supervisor of False Claims Act cases for the Department of Justice gives him a depth of knowledge and insight that is rare, and it’s clear he is deeply devoted to this type of work. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment make them outstanding advocates.”

Client 12 (pharmaceutical fraud case)

“I was represented by Michael Hirst and his team and I found them to be consummate professionals. They took the time to make sure I had all my questions and concerns addressed in a timely and concise manner. It was a pleasure working with them and I would highly recommend them if in need of their legal expertise.”

Client 11 (pharmaceutical fraud case)

“I had the privilege of working with Michael on a whistleblower case, and I couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. He is trustworthy, caring, and highly informative. Michael is extremely knowledgeable in this area of law and clearly knows what he’s doing. Throughout the long process, he made sure I felt protected and always kept me in the loop. He explained everything in clear, understandable terms and never made me feel overwhelmed or in the dark. I always knew he had my best interests at heart. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of strong, compassionate, and experienced legal representation.”

Client 7 (kickback fraud case)

“Working with this firm on my qui tam matter has been an exceptional experience. As an expert in my field, it was important to partner with attorneys who not only deeply understand the legal framework of qui tam actions, but who also respect and effectively leverage subject-matter expertise. From the outset, it was clear that this was a true partnership—collaborative, strategic, and grounded in a sophisticated understanding of regulatory and enforcement environments. Their familiarity and professional rapport with regulatory bodies was evident in how thoughtfully and precisely the matter was handled. I have consistently felt confident that the legal strategy was informed, credible, and aligned with both legal and regulatory realities.”

Client 6 (pharmaceutical fraud case)