‘Both Licenses Are Current’: Doctors Charged In Connection To Matthew Perry’s Death Can Continue To Prescribe Medication, Report Reveals

As a long-time fan of Friends and Matthew Perry’s brilliant portrayal of Chandler Bing, it is heartbreaking to witness such a sad turn of events in his personal life. The recent news about the ongoing investigation into his passing has left me feeling both shocked and saddened.


Ever since the news broke about Matthew Perry’s investigation, there has been a lot of interest in following any new developments. According to recent reports, the physicians implicated in his case are allowed to keep dispensing prescribed medication as per the current updates.

According to Page Six’s report, as well as TMZ’s findings, doctors Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez are authorized to dispense prescriptions. These two medical practitioners have acknowledged their role in providing Ketamine to Perry, which appears to be the case based on the information available.

As reported by TMZ, the Medical Board of California found no grounds to withdraw their licenses following an investigation, even though they have ongoing charges against them. The board’s spokesperson stated that both of their licenses remain valid and in good standing, with no limitations or restrictions imposed.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m here to provide you with the latest updates on professional licenses. In this case, both Dr. Chavez and Dr. Plasencia’s medical licenses are actively listed on the California Medical Board’s website, with no restrictions as of now. For Dr. Chavez, his license is marked as “renewed & current,” valid until June 30, 2026. Similarly, Dr. Plasencia’s license remains active, set to expire on October 31 of the same year.

According to Page Six, on Thursday, the US Department of Justice accused Plasencia of one charge for conspiring to distribute ketamine, as well as seven charges for distributing this specific drug, and two counts for falsifying or altering records related to the ongoing federal investigation.

Chavez admitted to being part of a conspiracy involving the distribution of ketamine. He confessed in his plea that he illegally sold ketamine to Plasencia for the actor’s personal use. The court documents indicate that both medical professionals have been providing ketamine to Perry since late September 2023, according to the report.

As reported by the publication, it’s been claimed that the actor from 17 Again had handed over over $55,000 in cash just a few weeks prior to his unfortunate demise.

Among those charged in relation to the actor’s death was Kenneth Iwamasa, Perry’s live-in assistant who frequently supplied the recreational drug from his home, along with Ketamine Queen (Jasveen Sangha) and Eric Fleming, who were also accused of providing the substance to the late Fools Rish In star.

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2024-08-18 15:23