BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a New York doctor on charges he illegally dispensed prescription pain medication. U.S. Attorney William Hochul in Buffalo says Wednesday that 73-year-old Pravin Mehta (PRAH-vin MAY-tuh) prescribed fentanyl, hydrocodone and other drugs to patients at his Niagara Falls office without proper medical exams.

He’s accused of authorizing dangerous painkillers to patients without a proper medical exam. He’s accused of signing blank prescription forms and directing his office staff to fill in information about the drug and dosage.

Pravin V. Mehta, 73,who closed his Niagara Falls medical office in January, indicted by a federal grand jury.

A school bus from the Oak Ridge School District ended up off the side of the road on County Road 472. The school superintendent says there weren’t many kids on the bus and no one was hurt.

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. today announced its participation at three upcoming investor conferences. Â Dr. Mark A. Sirgo, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at each conference where he will focus on BDSI’s product pipeline, particularly BEMA Buprenorphine for the treatment of chronic pain, for which data from the pivotal Phase 3 efficacy study is anticipated in …

Sinclair IS Pharma - License agreement with Teva

A mother of six is winning her battle against leukemia thanks to a new way of transplanting umbilical cord blood.

It’s supposed to help relieve pain from diseases like cancer, but authorities say mis-using Fentanyl patches can kill you. What’s worse, we’re told people are going to extreme lengths to get the prescription drug.

Dino George, 25, was arrested in early August when he reportedly tried to sell a man his own stolen cell phone.

A guide to over-the-counter and prescription medications for back pain.