07/01/2025
A Message from Family Discount Drugs
We want to clear up some confusion caused by recent news stories that mentioned our pharmacy.
Family Discount Drugs is not involved in any federal health care takedown operation. Our store was not part of any criminal case, and no one here was found at fault or admitted any wrongdoing. The matter involving us was a civil billing dispute—not fraud or misconduct—and it was resolved without any finding of liability. At no point was a case ever filed in federal court.
From the beginning, we have fully cooperated with federal authorities and have worked in good faith to resolve the matter. We have remained in direct communication with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky to clarify the facts and to address the inaccurate public narrative.
Unfortunately, a national DOJ press release recently listed our pharmacy in connection with unrelated criminal prosecutions as part of a large-scale enforcement action. This has resulted in misleading news coverage and public confusion.
We have formally asked the Department of Justice to issue a correction or retraction and to remove our name from press materials connected to the takedown operation. We are hopeful they will take appropriate steps to set the record straight.
To be absolutely clear:
We are not closing.
We are fully licensed and operating as usual.
We are proud to serve Middlesboro and surrounding communities—just as we always have.
Sometimes national stories don’t get the local facts right. That’s why we wanted to speak directly to our customers and neighbors.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or stop by. We appreciate your continued trust and support.
— The Marcum Family & the Family Discount Drugs Team