CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (AP) — Prosecutors say a retired Casa Grande doctor is accused of continuing to prescribe narcotic drugs after his privileges were restricted by the Arizona Medical Board.
The state Attorney General’s Office says Dr. James Barsz last year signed an interim consent agreement with the medical board that he would no longer prescribe controlled substances while the board investigated his case.
But prosecutors say a review of the Arizona Pharmacy Board’s Prescription Monitoring Program by agents with the Attorney General’s Office showed Barsz continued prescribing narcotic drugs after his privileges were restricted.
Barsz surrendered his license, but allegedly told select patients at the time of his October 2018 retirement that he would continue to write prescriptions on a more informal basis.
