New Jersey physician admits to improperly prescribing oxycodone 

Cherry Hill, N.J.-based Cheh Lu, MD, has pleaded guilty to improperly prescribing oxycodone, the Courier Post reported May 2. 

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From January 2018 and February 2022, Dr. Lu, 86, allegedly offered prescriptions “without interacting with [patients] by any means or in any way,” a plea agreement said.

Dr. Lu faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. His attorney declined to comment on the case. 

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