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Dentist Sentenced for Illegally Distributing Opioids
20 Dec
Summary
- Dentist Andrew T. Fried received a 10-year prison sentence.
- He illegally distributed Oxycodone to a former employee.
- The illegal distribution occurred over a three-year period.
Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a dentist from Nottingham, Maryland, has been sentenced to a decade in prison following his guilty plea to illegally distributing opioids. Court documents reveal that Dr. Fried prescribed Oxycodone to a former dental assistant at his practice without a valid medical reason between April 2022 and May 2025. He admitted to splitting the pills with the assistant, who obtained them from family members. This illegal activity has now concluded with his sentencing.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing, emphasizing the importance of patient trust and competent care in dental practices. The Attorney General stated that this sentence will safeguard Dr. Fried's patients from further unsafe treatment and remove a source of illegal opioids from the community. Oxycodone, a potent Schedule II-Controlled Substance, carries a high risk of addiction and harm.
The sentencing comes amid ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Baltimore and its surrounding areas. While Oxycodone is intended for severe pain management when other options are insufficient, its diversion to illicit channels is a significant concern. Previous incidents, including a 2018 case of a pharmacist trading oxycodone for sexual favors, underscore the pervasive nature of this issue.
