CPSA sanctions Dr. Ivor Orukpe for unprofessional conduct

Edmonton, AB – Dr. Ivor Orukpe, a family physician from Ponoka, admitted to unprofessional conduct and was sanctioned by a CPSA Hearing Tribunal.

In February 2023, Dr. Orukpe prescribed an excessive amount of Methadone to his patient given the patient’s circumstances, and did not take steps to ensure the patient’s safety after the patient reported self-administering Naloxone after taking an initial dose of Methadone. Dr. Orukpe also failed to properly document an interaction with his patient, including a discussion about the risks of consuming opioids or alcohol while taking Methadone.

Noting that this was Dr. Orukpe’s first disciplinary proceeding, and he has taken steps to learn from this experience and improve his practice, the Hearing Tribunal accepted his admission of unprofessional conduct and a joint submission on sanction, ordering the following:

• Orukpe will receive a reprimand.
• At his own expense, Dr. Orukpe will complete a course on medical records offered by the University of Toronto.

In addition to the joint submission, the Tribunal ordered Dr. Orukpe responsible for a portion of the costs for the investigation and hearing, totalling $2,500.

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CPSA Hearing Tribunal decision