One of the doctors charged in Matthew Perry’s death has been given permission to reopen his medical practice. However, he is prohibited from prescribing controlled substances like ketamine, the drug prosecutors claim he provided to the late actor before his overdose.
Dr. Salvador Plasencia is set to reopen Malibu Canyon Urgent Care, his practice, as early as Tuesday, following his recent arrest. His attorney, Stefan Sacks, mentioned this development to TMZ.
Plasencia, along with another doctor, Mark Chavez, allegedly supplied Matthew Perry with around 20 vials of ketamine in exchange for $55,000 in cash. Prosecutors stated that Plasencia informed another patient that Perry was struggling with addiction.
Plasencia will now have to inform all his patients about his ongoing criminal case as a condition for continuing his practice, as per his lawyer.
Furthermore, Plasencia has lost his Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration, which permits medical professionals to prescribe controlled substances like ketamine. He can still distribute non-controlled drugs, but patients must provide written consent to receive treatment from him amidst the legal proceedings.
Plasencia was authorized to prescribe and administer ketamine to Perry, but prosecutors allege that he took advantage of the actor’s addiction for personal gain.
Plasencia, on several occasions, overcharged Perry for the drug and exhibited unethical behavior, as indicated in court documents.
Despite these allegations, Plasencia ceased treating Perry a few weeks before his death, according to his attorney, who believes the charges against him are excessive.
In addition to the doctors and Perry’s assistant, two alleged drug dealers were also implicated in Perry’s demise. Plasencia and Sangha are facing charges related to the distribution of ketamine.
Plasencia faces multiple charges, including distribution of ketamine and falsifying documents linked to a federal investigation.
Other individuals involved in the case have accepted plea deals, but Plasencia, who pleaded not guilty, was released on bond.
