Remigius U. Onimo, a former Detroit pharmacist from Solon, Ohio, is now facing charges for unauthorized practice and Medicaid fraud. According to a press release by the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Onimo was arraigned at the 54B District Court in East Lansing and stands accused of continuing to fill prescriptions after his license was suspended in January 2020.
Even after the suspension, it is alleged that Onimo continued to fill prescriptions, including those covered by Medicaid. He faces one count of Unauthorized Practice in the Health Professions and two counts of Medicaid Fraud - False Claims. Each charge could potentially result in four years of incarceration and fines ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, respectively. "The overwhelming majority of medical professionals follow licensing rules and requirements to ensure patient safety," Attorney General Nessel pointed out. "When individuals choose to disregard those standards, my Department will hold them accountable."
The consequences of these allegations are serious, with Onimo's personal recognizance bond set at $20,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 5. The former owner of Divine Pharmacy, which operated on Livernois Avenue in Detroit, is learning that accountability comes at a steep price when one veers from the established path of professional conduct.
The case against Onimo is being managed by the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division, a unit significantly funded by a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant, which totals $5,703,460.00 for the fiscal year 2025. The state of Michigan provides the remaining 25 percent, amounting to $1,901,152.00.
