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Nurse banned for life, loses license after forging opioid prescriptions
By WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 12, 2026
· 2 min read
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....
Key takeaway Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The case of Brooke Haller, a nurse who forged opioid prescriptions, has significant implications for Nashville 's medical community. While Haller's actions occurred in Kansas, the issue of prescription fraud is a concern nationwide, including in Tennessee. The fact that Haller was able to steal a nurse practitioner's prescription pad and DEA number, and then use that information to obtain large quantities of opioids, highlights the need for robust security measures to prevent such incidents. Nashville's hospitals and medical facilities should take note of this case and review their own protocols for securing prescription pads and DEA numbers. Additionally, the ease with which Haller was able to fill forged prescriptions at pharmacies in multiple states raises questions about the effectiveness of current systems for tracking and verifying prescriptions. As Nashville continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it is crucial that local medical professionals and law enforcement remain vigilant and proactive in preventing prescription fraud.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....
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