Despite their alleged involvement in the drug-related death of Friends star Matthew Perry , two doctors are still "legally allowed to prescribe medication ." Mark Chavez, 54, and Salvador Plasencia, 42, stand accused of unlawfully distributing ketamine to Perry, who died on October 28, 2023 due to the "acute effects" of the drug. In total, five people — including Perry's assistant and a woman known as the Ketamine Queen — have been arrested in connection with his death.
Matthew Perry's haunting final words revealed after arrests in connection with his death Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter Ella Emhoff supports using ketamine for pain relief However, according to TMZ, both doctors have reportedly retained their medical licenses without any limitations following an investigation by the Medical Board of California . The board confirmed in a statement to the publication: "Both (their) licenses are current and active and the Board has not imposed any restrictions on them." On the Medical Board of California 's website, both doctors' licenses are seemingly displayed without any warnings or restrictions.
Chavez's license is "renewed and current" set to expire on June 30, 2026, while Plasencia's license holds the same status, with an expiration date of October 31. Recently, the US Department of Justice announced on Thursday that Plasencia faces charges of conspiracy and multiple counts related to the illegal distribution of ketamine, as well as charges for altering federal investiga.