Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has ordered the temporary suspension of the controlled substance registration of Dr. Alexandra Gold of Newark, Del. following her November 21st arrest for her role in illegally selling prescription drugs on the Internet through the Silk Road website.
Gold was one of two Newark physicians alleged to be part of the scheme to sell drugs through the website.
A spokesman for the Secretary of State’s office, said the other physician, Dr. Olivia Bolles, was seeking the controlled substance registration. However, the application process was halted when news of her arrest was released.
She is charged with conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances.
“The charges against Dr. Gold are among the most serious we have seen in Delaware for illegally dispensing prescription drugs and represent a clear threat to public safety,” said Bullock. “The DEA has obviously spent a lot of time on this case and their complaint to the federal court is compelling and fully justifies this suspension.”
In making his determination, Bullock considered the allegations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) filed on November 21, 2013 in the U. S. District Court for the District of Delaware.
Gold’s controlled substance registration suspension will remain in effect for no longer than 60 days, during which time a hearing must be held, unless Dr. Gold requests a continuance of the hearing date which will extend the suspension until the conclusion of all criminal proceedings.
