A former Ludlow doctor is headed to jail after pleading guilty to illegally prescribing painkillers to patients for non-medical reasons.
Fernando Jayma was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in the Hampden County House of Correction yesterday in Berkshire Superior Court.
He must resign his medical license and make restitution to MassHealth for false healthcare claims.
Authorities say Jayma prescribed opioids, including morphine and fentanyl, to patients for no legitimate medical purpose.
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