Samer Youssef
Samer Youssef is a Michigan pharmacist who was convicted in federal court for his role in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and money-laundering scheme involving expensive specialty prescription drugs.
- Troy, Michigan
What Happened?
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Youssef was a pharmacist and the owner of pharmacies in Southeast Michigan. Prosecutors alleged that he worked with a physician and pharmacy technician to obtain expensive specialty medications through medically unnecessary prescriptions and then resell the drugs. The scheme involved prescriptions written in the names of Medicare beneficiaries and other individuals.
The federal indictment charged Youssef with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and multiple counts of health care fraud, as well as money laundering. Court records show that Youssef pleaded guilty in May 2024 to health care fraud and money laundering.
Youssef was later sentenced to 35 months in federal prison and ordered to pay approximately $5.6 million in restitution.
Public provider records identify Youssef as the owner and pharmacist of Somerset Pharmacy in Troy, Michigan.
Quick Facts
| Name | Samer Youssef |
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Type |
Medical Provider |
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Specialty |
Pharmacist |
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Location |
Troy, MI |
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Associated Pharmacy |
Somerset Pharmacy |
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Watchlist Basis
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Federal health care fraud and money-laundering conviction |
Were You a Patient or Pharmacy Customer?
If you or a family member received medications or pharmacy services involving Samer Youssef or a pharmacy associated with him and believe you were harmed by medication errors, improper billing, failure to receive prescribed medication, or another form of misconduct, Oliver Bell Group can review your situation.
Being included on the White Coat Watchlist does not automatically mean that a patient has a medical malpractice claim. Each potential claim depends on the individual circumstances and applicable Michigan law.
Sources:
U.S. Department of Justice — Eastern District of Michigan, health care fraud enforcement reporting.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan — United States v. Samer Youssef.
Law360 — Reporting on Youssef’s federal sentence.
NPI provider information — Somerset Pharmacy, Troy, Michigan.