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Minutes Of The Meeting
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Columbus, Ohio
June 12, 13, 14, 2000
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000
8:07 a.m. ROLL CALL
The State Board of Pharmacy convened in Room 1914, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio with the following members present:
Robert B. Cavendish, R.Ph. (President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Ann D. Abele, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph.; Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph.; Suzanne L. Neuber, R.Ph.; and Nicholas R. Repke, Public Member.
Also present were William T. Winsley, Executive Director; Timothy Benedict, Assistant Executive Director; David Rowland, Legal Affairs Administrator; and Sally Ann Steuk, Assistant Attorney General.
8:08 a.m.
Ms. Abele moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code and for the purpose of conferring with an attorney for the Board regarding pending or imminent court action pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(3) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, Neuber-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
8:50 a.m.
RES. 2000-178 The Executive Session ended and the Board meeting resumed in Public Session. Ms. Eastman moved that the Board grant the continuance request in the matter of Seaport Chemical and Supply. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).
8:52 a.m.
RES. 2000-179 Mr. Winsley reported that the following Settlement Agreement in the matter of Newtown Fire and Rescue had been signed by all parties and became effective on June 12, 2000:
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
(Docket No. D-000211-046)
In the Matter of:
NEWTOWN FIRE AND RESCUE
c/o Scott Frame, M.D.
3537 Church Street
Newtown, Ohio 45244
(Terminal Distributor No.
02-0980900)
THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO BY AND
BETWEEN NEWTOWN FIRE AND RESCUE AND THE OHIO STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY, A STATE
AGENCY CHARGED WITH ENFORCING THE PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT AND DANGEROUS DRUG
DISTRIBUTION ACT, CHAPTER 4729. OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.
NEWTOWN FIRE AND RESCUE VOLUNTARILY ENTERS INTO THIS
AGREEMENT BEING FULLY INFORMED OF ITS RIGHTS AFFORDED UNDER CHAPTER 119. OF THE
OHIO REVISED CODE, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL, THE RIGHT
TO A FORMAL ADJUDICATION HEARING ON THE ISSUES CONTAINED HEREIN, AND THE RIGHT
TO APPEAL. NEWTOWN FIRE AND RESCUE
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT IT HAS WAIVED ITS RIGHTS
UNDER CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.
WHEREAS, the State Board of Pharmacy is empowered by
Section 4729.57 of the Ohio Revised Code to suspend, revoke, refuse to renew
any license issued to a terminal distributor of dangerous drugs pursuant to
section 4729.54 of the Revised Code, or may impose a monetary penalty on the
license holder, for violation of any of the enumerated grounds of Section
4729.57 of the Ohio Revised Code.
WHEREAS, Newtown Fire and Rescue is a licensed
terminal distributor of dangerous drugs in the state of Ohio.
WHEREAS, on or about February 11, 2000, pursuant to
Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, Newtown Fire and Rescue was notified of
the allegations or charges against it, its right to a hearing, its rights in
such hearing, and its right to submit contentions in writing. The February 11, 2000, Notice of Opportunity
for Hearing contains the following allegations or charges:
(1) Records
of the State Board of Pharmacy indicate that Scott Frame, M.D. is the
responsible person for Newtown Fire and Rescue, terminal distributor license
number 02-0980900, pursuant to Section 4729.55 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) Newtown
Fire and Rescue allowed its terminal distributor license to lapse from January
1, 1998, to November 4, 1999. Such
conduct is in violation of Section 4729.54(I) of the Ohio Revised Code.
WHEREAS, Newtown Fire and Rescue admits to the allegations
or charges, and the Board hereby adjudicates the same.
WHEREAS, Newtown Fire and Rescue admits and
acknowledges that it is not a “prevailing eligible party” for purposes of
Revised Code Sections 119.092 and 2335.39.
Further, Newtown Fire and Rescue waives any rights it may have under
Sections 119.09 and 2335.39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
WHEREAS, Newtown Fire and Rescue, with intention of
binding itself and its successors in interest and assigns, hereby releases, and
holds harmless from liability and forever discharges the State of Ohio, the
Board, the Ohio Attorney General, and any and all of their present and former
members, officers, attorneys, agents and employees, personally and in their
official capacities, from any and all claims, demands, causes of actions,
judgments, or executions that Newtown Fire and Rescue ever had, or now has or
may have, known or unknown, or that anyone claiming through or under it may
have or claims to have, created by or arising out of the allegations or charges
filed by the Board against Newtown Fire and Rescue, set forth in the Notice of
Opportunity for Hearing.
WHEREAS, Newtown Fire and Rescue acknowledges that
it has had an opportunity to ask questions concerning the terms of this
Agreement and that all questions asked have been answered in a satisfactory
manner.
The parties, in consideration of the mutual
covenants and promises contained herein, and in lieu of any further formal
proceedings at this time, and intending to be bound by said covenants, agree as
follows:
(A) Pursuant to
Sections 4729.25(B) and 4729.57 of the Ohio Revised Code, Newtown Fire and
Rescue is hereby reprimanded.
(B) Newtown Fire and
Rescue agrees to pay licensing and late fees for the 1998 through 2000 renewal
periods in the amount of $447.50. (Paid
on November 4, 1999.)
THIS AGREEMENT EMBODIES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AND OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISES, GUARANTEES, TERMS, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, OR
OBLIGATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED HEREIN; AND THIS AGREEMENT SUPERSEDES
ALL PREVIOUS COMMUNICATIONS, REPRESENTATIONS OR AGREEMENTS, EITHER VERBAL OR
WRITTEN, BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
THE PARTIES HERETO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE CONSIDERED A PUBLIC RECORD AS THAT TERM IS USED IN SECTION 149.43 OF
THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE OF THE BOARD
PRESIDENT’S SIGNATURE BELOW.
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/s/ Scott
Frame MD |
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/d/ 30
Apr 00 |
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Scott Frame, M.D., Responsible Person Newtown Fire & Rescue |
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Date of Signature |
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/s/ R.
Douglas Miller |
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/d/ 5/1/00 |
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R. Douglas Miller, Attorney for the Village
of Newtown |
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Date of Signature |
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/s/ Robert
B. Cavendish |
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/d/ 6/12/00 |
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Robert B. Cavendish, President, Ohio State
Board of Pharmacy |
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Date of Signature |
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/s/ Sally
Ann Steuk |
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/d/ 7-6-00 |
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Sally Ann Steuk, Assistant Attorney General |
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Date of Signature |
8:55 a.m.
The Board took a brief recess and toured the Pharmacy Board office to review the progress of the construction.
9:27 a.m.
The meeting resumed. The Board discussed the meeting schedule for FY 2001. There was a conflict between the May, 2001 Board meeting and the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Ms. Abele moved that the Board’s meeting in May, 2001 be rescheduled to a one-day meeting to be held on May 15, 2001. The motion was seconded by Ms. Eastman and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).
9:35 a.m.
RES. 2000-180 Mr. Winsley then presented the invoice for continued membership dues from the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities (NASCSA) for the Board’s approval. The $150 dues were to cover membership in the organization for July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. After discussion, Ms. Abele moved that the Board approve the payment of these dues. The motion was seconded by Mr. Repke and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).
9:45 a.m.
RES. 2000-181 Mr. Winsley next presented a request from the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) for a Board member to accompany an ACPE accreditation team to the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy on October 24-26, 2000. After discussion, Mr. Cavendish appointed Larry Kost to represent the Board during that accreditation visit. The Board will be required to cover Mr. Kost’s expenses for the visit.
10:01 a.m.
RES. 2000-182 The Board then discussed the appointment of the two pharmacists to the Nursing Board’s Committee on Prescriptive Governance. Under the terms of HB 241, it was necessary for the appointments to be made by this month’s meeting. Ms. Eastman moved that Board member Larry Kost, R.Ph. be appointed as the Board member representative and that Ruth Plant, R.Ph. be appointed as the clinical representative. The appointments are to be effective for one year. The motion was seconded by Ms. Abele and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).
10:10 a.m.
Mr. Winsley, Mr. Benedict, and the Board discussed current and pending legislation. The discussion was based on the status listing of legislation that was distributed with the agenda for the meeting. There were no items requiring formal action by the Board.
10:35 a.m.
Ms. Abele reported on the activities of the Nursing Board’s Formulary Committee. The committee will meet in August with the Committee on Prescriptive Governance.
10:40 a.m.
The Board took a brief recess.
11:00 a.m.
RES. 2000-183 Mr. Littlejohn arrived and the meeting resumed. The Board was joined by Don Schneider, R.Ph. of Riverside Methodist Hospital and James Klepcyk, R.Ph. of the Pyxis Corporation to discuss Riverside’s use of Pyxis Connect. After discussion, the consensus of the Board was that this system would be acceptable, subject to periodic review and inspection to insure continued compliance with Ohio laws and rules.
11:25 a.m.
The Board recessed for lunch.
1:00 p.m.
The meeting resumed with all members present. Mr. Repke moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the employment of a public official pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, Littlejohn-Yes, Neuber-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
1:30 p.m.
The Executive Session ended and the Board meeting was opened to the public.
1:33 p.m.
Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk joined the Board for the purpose of presenting for adjudication, in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729., the matter of Nick C. Strovilas, Ironton.
2:24 p.m.
The presentation concluded and the record was closed. The Board took a brief recess.
2:33 p.m.
Ms. Abele moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Ms. Eastman and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, Littlejohn-Yes, Neuber-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
3:10 p.m.
RES. 2000-184 The Executive Session ended and the meeting was opened to the public. Ms. Abele moved that the Board deny the request for reconsideration of its Order in the matter of Robert F. Tschinkel. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Neuber and approved by the Board (Aye-8/Nay-0).
RES. 2000-185 The Board then considered the request for an expedited hearing in the matter of Randy D. Mosier, R.Ph. Mr. Mosier was scheduled for a hearing on September 6, 2000, but requested an earlier date through his attorney. After a review of the Board’s hearing and meeting schedule, it was the consensus of the Board that no earlier date would be possible and that Mr. Mosier’s request would have to be denied.
3:19 p.m.
RES. 2000-186 Ms. Eastman moved that the Board adopt the following Order in the matter of Nick C. Strovilas, R.Ph., Ironton:
ORDER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
(Docket
No. D-000330-051)
In
The Matter Of:
NICK C. STROVILAS, R.Ph.
522
N. Third Street
Toronto,
Ohio 43964
(R.Ph. No. 03-2-07171)
INTRODUCTION
THE MATTER OF NICK C. STROVILAS CAME FOR
CONSIDERATION ON JUNE 12, 2000, BEFORE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:
ROBERT B. CAVENDISH, R.Ph. (presiding); ANN D. ABELE, R.Ph.; DIANE C. ADELMAN,
R.Ph.; SUZANNE R. EASTMAN, R.Ph.; ROBERT P. GIACALONE, R.Ph.; LAWRENCE J. KOST,
R.Ph.; AMONTE B. LITTLEJOHN, R.Ph.; SUZANNE L. NEUBER, R.Ph.; AND NICHOLAS R.
REPKE, PUBLIC MEMBER.
NICK C. STROVILAS WAS NOT PRESENT, NOR WAS HIS
COUNSEL PRESENT, AND THE STATE OF OHIO WAS REPRESENTED BY SALLY ANN STEUK,
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SUMMARY
OF EVIDENCE
(A) Testimony
State's Witnesses:
(1) George Pavlich,
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Respondent's Witnesses:
(1) None
(B) Exhibits
State's Exhibits:
(1) Exhibit 1--Copy of
twelve-page Notice of Opportunity for Hearing letter dated March 30, 2000.
(2) Exhibit 1A--Hearing
Request letter dated April 28, 2000, from Attorney Frank M. Moore received in
the Board office on May 8, 2000, with envelope displaying two stamped dates as
follows: April 28, 2000, made by. Pittsburgh PA Meter No. 5004822, and May 4,
2000, made by the Pittsburgh PA 152 Post Office for cancellation.
(3) Exhibit 1B--Copy of
letter from David L. Rowland dated May 11, 2000.
(4) Exhibit 1C--Copy of
Pharmacist File Front Sheet of Nick G. Strovilas showing original date of
registration as March 8, 1960; and copy of Ohio Board of Pharmacy,
Pharmacists/Interns licensing information report for R.Ph. No. 03-2-07171 of
Nick C. Strovilas dated May 17, 2000.
(5) Exhibit 2--Copy of
Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Reports of Mike’s Rexall Pharmacy,
Terminal Distributor No. 02-05-2847 and/or 02-0123650, as follows: report dated
March 22, 1982; report dated March 28, 1983; report dated August 8, 1984;
report dated August 17, 1989; three-page report dated December 12, 1991; report
dated November 2, 1992; and two-page report dated May 3, 1994; and copy of
letter from Michael Popovich dated May 18, 1994.
(6) Exhibit 3--Copy of
six-page Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Report of Mike’s Rexal (sic)
Pharmacy, Terminal Distributor No. 02-0123650, dated March 30, 1998.
(7) Exhibit 4--Copy of
six-page list of adulterated drugs, sample drugs, and outdated drugs removed
from Mike’s Pharmacy, Case No. 98-1192.
(8) Exhibit
5--Prescription vial with Mike’s Pharmacy label containing 24 sample tablets of
Monopril 10mg with the word “Sample” crudely scraped off the tablets;
prescription vial containing 94 sample tablets of Monopril 10mg with the word
“Sample” crudely scraped off the tablets; and prescription vial containing
small piece of paper labeled “Soma Compound” and 80 sample tablets of Soma
Compound 200/325 with the word “Sample” crudely scraped off the tablets.
(9) Exhibit 6--Two
starter sample vials of SYN-Rx DM tablets with physician label.
(10) Exhibit 7--Copy of
fourteen-page Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Report of Mikes Rexall
Pharmacy, Terminal Distributor No. 02-0123650, dated April 1, 1998.
(11) Exhibit 8--Copy of twelve-page
response to the “Pink Sheet” violations recorded on the April 1, 1998,
Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Report of Mikes Rexall Pharmacy signed by
Michael Popovich and Nick Strovilas on April 1, 1998.
(12) Exhibit 9--Copies of
twenty-seven Accountability Statements of Mikes Rexall Pharmacy, Terminal
Distributor No. 02-0123650, for the audit period of April 30, 1996, through
March 30, 1998, dated January 10, 1999, for the following drugs: Ultram 50mg;
Soma-Carisoprodol; Oxycontin 40mg; Oxycontin 20mg; Oxycontin 10mg; Tylox and
Roxilox 5/500; Percodan and Oxycodone/APAP; Percocet, Roxicet, and
Oxycodone/APAP; Valium 10mg (Diazepam); Valium 5mg (Diazepam); Valium 2mg
(Diazepam); Ativan 2mg (Lorazepam); Ativan 1mg (Lorazepam); Ativan .5mg
(Lorazepam); Xanax 1mg (Alprazolam); Xanax 0.5mg (Alprazolam); Xanax 0.25mg
(Alprazolam); Lorcet 10/650 (Hydrocodone Bitartrate); Lorcet Plus 7.5/650
(Hydrocodone Bitartrate/APAP); Lortab 7.5/500 (Hydrocodone Bitartrate); Vicodin
ES 7.5/750 (Hydrocodone Bitartrate); MS Contin 15mg (Morphine Sulfate); MS
Contin 30mg (Morphine Sulfate); Ritalin 10mg (Methylphenidate); Ritalin SR 20mg
(Methylphenidate); Vicodin and Lortab 5/500 (Hydrocodone Bitartrate); and
Darvocet N/100 (Propoxyphene Napsylate).
(13) Exhibit 10--Copies of two
pages of patient profile records of Richard Shimmel dated from January 18,
1996, through February 1, 1998; and, copies of the following prescriptions
380208, 379409, 382985, 382842, 379962, 379665, 384247, 380207, 382938, 383018,
378928, 379591, 379636, and 378650.
(14) Exhibit 11--Three-page copy of
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation, Case No. 98-1192,
Statement of Richard Shimmel, signed and notarized on November 15, 1999.
(15) Exhibit 12--Copy of
prescription number 384886.
(16) Exhibit 13--Copies of eleven
pages of Lathem family profiles (Charles, Deidra, and Sequoia) dated from
January 4, 1996, through March 23, 1998.
(17) Exhibit 14--Copies of nineteen
prescriptions numbered as follows: 382290, 379322, 379119, 383711, 384377,
384884, 384885, 383710, 383890, 384535, 381047, 381869, 376653, 375422, 378397,
378822, 378543, 378823, and 379120.
(18) Exhibit 15--Copy of two-page
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation, Case No. 98-1192, by
Agent David Gallagher dated April 8, 1998.
(19) Exhibit
16--Copies of five pages of patient profile records of Robert Swiger, Sr. dated
from January 11, 1996, through March 23, 1998.
(20) Exhibit 17--Copy of five
spreadsheets regarding Robert D. Swiger, Case No. 98-1429, dated October 22,
1998
(21) Exhibit 18--Copy of
eleven-page Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation, Case No.
98-1192, Statement of Robert Swiger, Sr. signed and notarized on December 22,
1999.
(22) Exhibit 19--Copy of nine-page
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation, Case No. 98-1192,
Statement of Crist Strovilas, M.D. signed and notarized on December 6, 1999.
(23) Exhibit 20--Twenty-page copy
of Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation regarding the Statement
of Michael Popovich, signed and notarized on November 15, 1999.
(24) Exhibit 21--Copy of
thirty-four-page Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Report of Investigation, Case No.
98-1192, Statement of Nick Strovilas, R.Ph. signed and notarized December 6,
1999.
(25) Exhibit 22--Copy of
prescription number 381877.
(26) Exhibit 23--Copy of
prescription number 384889.
(27) Exhibit 24--Copy of
prescription number 385222.
(28) Exhibit 25--Copy of
prescription number 383877.
(29) Exhibit 26--Copy of
prescription number 384255.
(30) Exhibit 27--Copy of
prescription number 378864.
(31) Exhibit 28--Copy of
prescription number 379981.
(32) Exhibit 29--Copy of
prescription number 382349.
(33) Exhibit 30--Copy of
fourteen-page, thirty-eight-count Indictment, in the Jefferson County Court of
Common Pleas, State of Ohio vs. Nick C. Strovilas, Case No. 00-CR-17, dated
February 2, 2000.
Respondent's Exhibits:
(1) None
FINDINGS
OF FACT
After having heard the testimony, observed the
demeanor of the witness, considered the evidence, and weighed the credibility
of each, the State Board of Pharmacy finds the following to be fact:
(1) On
March 30, 2000, Nick C. Strovilas was notified by letter of his right to a
hearing, his rights in such hearing, and his right to submit his contentions in
writing.
(2) As
demonstrated by return receipt, not dated, Nick C. Strovilas received the
letter of March 30, 2000, informing him of the allegations against him, and his
rights.
(3) Nick
C. Strovilas did not request a hearing in a timely manner pursuant to Chapter
119. of the Ohio Revised Code, and the matter was referred to the Board for
consideration.
(4) Records
of the State Board of Pharmacy indicate that Nick C. Strovilas was originally
licensed in the state of Ohio on March 8, 1960, pursuant to examination. Records further indicate that Nick C.
Strovilas’ license lapsed on September 15, 1998.
(5) Nick C. Strovilas did, from on or
about April 30, 1996, through September 15, 1998, being employed by, or
associated with, an enterprise and conducted or participated in, directly or
indirectly, the affairs of the enterprise through a pattern of corrupt activity
or the collection of an unlawful debt when the conduct was not in accordance
with Chapters 3719. and 4729. of the Ohio Revised Code, to wit: Nick C.
Strovilas engaged in a pattern of corrupt criminal activity by continuously
committing felony drug crimes. Such
conduct is in violation of Section 2923.32(A)(1) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(6) Nick
C. Strovilas did, from on or about April 30, 1996, through April 1, 1998,
knowingly furnish another a sample drug, to wit: Nick C. Strovilas obtained the
following drug samples from Jefferson County physicians and furnished them to
Mike’s Pharmacy to sell to patients:
Contents of
Evidence Box #2:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty found in the vial |
Qty noted on the vial |
|
Altace cap |
mfg. pkg. |
191 |
192 |
|
Altace cap |
mfg. pkg. |
175 |
176 |
|
Amaryl 2mg |
mfg. pkg. |
49 |
48 |
|
Amaryl 4mg |
mfg. pkg. |
47 |
48 |
|
Capozide 25mg |
mfg. pkg. |
266 |
270 |
|
Capozide tab |
mfg. pkg. |
106 |
72 |
|
Corgard |
mfg. pkg. |
95 |
112 |
|
Corzide 5mg tablet |
vial |
305 |
no # |
|
Covera-HS tab |
vial |
100 |
180 |
|
Covera-HS tab 240mg |
mfg. pkg. |
75 |
75 |
|
Diovan 80mg |
mfg. pkg. |
107 |
108 |
|
Lotensin 10mg |
mfg. pkg. |
416 |
70 |
|
Lotrel 10/2.5 cap |
mfg. pkg. |
95 |
no # |
|
Monopril 10mg tab |
vial |
126 |
no # |
|
Monopril 10mg tab |
mfg. pkg. |
236 |
105 |
|
Monopril tablet |
mfg. vial |
670 |
no # |
|
Mykrox tablet |
vial |
60 |
60 |
|
Nizoral tablet |
vial |
34 |
20 |
|
Pravachol tab |
mfg. pkg. |
44 |
4 |
|
Rynatan tab |
vial |
66 |
88 |
|
Rynatan tab |
vial |
60 |
108 |
|
Rynatuss tab |
vial |
8 |
8 |
|
Serzone tablets |
vial |
27 |
no # |
|
Serzone tablets |
mfg. pkg. |
178 |
167 |
|
Suprax 400mg tab |
mfg. pkg. |
25 |
no # |
|
Suprax 400mg tab |
vial |
36 |
36 |
|
Suprax tab |
vial |
18 |
25 |
|
Synthroid tabs |
vial |
32 |
no # |
|
Synthroid 175mg |
mfg. pkg. |
42 |
42 |
|
Tegretol 200mg tab |
mfg. pkg. |
95 |
8 |
|
Trandate 200mg tabs (split in half) |
vial |
30 |
no # |
|
Vaseretic 10/25 tabs |
mfg. pkg. |
113 |
4 |
|
Vaseretic 5/12.5 tabs |
mfg. pkg. |
111 |
4 |
|
Verelan 180mg cap |
mfg. pkg. |
105 |
no # |
|
Verelan 360mg caps |
vial |
50 |
no # |
|
Verelan 120mg tab |
mfg. pkg. |
19 |
20 |
|
Zocor 40mg tablet |
vial |
113 |
112 |
|
Zoloft tab |
mfg. pkg. |
164 |
168 |
Contents of
Evidence Box #3:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty found in the vial |
Qty noted on the vial |
|
Altace cap |
mfg. pkg. |
191 |
192 |
|
Anaprox DS tabs |
mfg. bottle |
170 |
no # |
|
Avapro 150mg |
vial |
91 |
91 |
|
Coreg 6.25 |
vial |
140 |
140 |
|
Duratuss G 1200mg |
vial |
25 |
50 |
|
Effexor 75mg |
vial |
12 |
12 |
|
Effexor 37.5 tabs |
vial |
120 |
120 |
|
Fosamax 10mg tab |
vial |
18 |
18 |
|
Fosamax 5mg tab |
vial |
35 |
36 |
|
Fumadine tabs |
vial |
29 |
30 |
|
Lodine 500mg tabs |
mfg. bottle |
78 |
108 |
|
Loterl 5/20 cap |
vial |
48 |
48 |
|
Lotrel 2.5/10 |
vial |
95 |
96 |
|
Mavik 1mg tabs |
vial |
97 |
91 |
|
Mavik 1mg tabs |
vial |
420 |
420 |
|
Microzide 12.5mg caps |
vial |
56 |
56 |
|
Microzide 12.5mg caps |
vial |
220 |
240 |
|
Nu-Iron tabs |
vial |
11 |
11 |
|
Slow Fe tabs |
vial |
120 |
no # |
|
Tarka 1/240 tab |
vial |
35 |
35 |
|
Tarka 2/180 tab |
vial |
105 |
105 |
|
Tarka 2/240 tab |
vial |
70 |
70 |
|
Tarka 2/240 tab |
vial |
35 |
35 |
|
Tarka 4/240 |
vial |
35 |
35 |
|
Tarka 4/240 |
vial |
69 |
70 |
|
Tiazac 360mg caps |
vial |
34 |
35 |
|
Tritec 400mg |
vial |
139 |
140 |
|
Valtrex 500mg tab |
vial |
65 |
61 |
Contents of
Evidence Box #4:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty found in the vial |
Qty noted on the vial |
|
Altace cap |
mfg. pkg. |
191 |
192 |
|
Anatuss LA tabs |
mfg. bottle |
232 |
221 |
|
Covera-HS 180mg tabs |
mfg. bottle |
174 |
175 |
|
Duratuss 1200mg |
mfg. bottle |
50 |
54 |
|
Lodine 500mg |
mfg. bottle |
252 |
230 |
|
Phrenilin
50mg |
mfg. bottle |
166 |
168 |
|
Phrenilin Forte 50mg caps |
vial |
54 |
54 |
|
Precose
50mg |
mfg. bottle |
374 |
470 |
|
Sedapap 50 / 650 |
mfg. bottle |
99 |
236 |
|
Semprex caps |
mfg. bottle |
239 |
348 |
|
Valtrex 500mg |
mfg. bottle |
156 |
156 |
|
Zephrex LA tabs |
mfg. bottle |
76 |
96 |
|
Zyflo 600mg |
mfg. bottle |
95 |
96 |
Contents of
Evidence Box #7:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty
found in
the vial |
Qty
noted on
the vial |
|
Cardizem 240mg CD tabs |
vial |
56 |
no # |
|
EC -Naprosyn 500mg tab |
vial |
59 |
no # |
|
EC-Naprosyn 375mg tabs |
vial |
69 |
70 |
|
Lorabid
200mg caps |
vial |
6 |
72 |
|
Lorabid 200mg caps |
vial |
60 |
60 |
|
Lorabid 400mg caps |
vial |
20 |
20 |
|
Lotensin 10mg tabs |
mfg. vial |
180 |
100 |
|
Lotrel 5 / 10 (sample
handwritten on the label) |
vial |
45 |
48 |
|
Paxil
30mg tabs |
vial |
30 |
no # |
|
Precose 50mg tabs |
mfg. vial |
204 |
100 |
|
Prilosec 10mg caps |
vial |
44 |
70 |
|
Prozac
30mg caps |
vial |
52 |
no # |
|
Prozac 20mg caps |
mfg. vial |
129 |
100 |
|
Prozac 20mg caps |
mfg. vial |
79 |
30 |
|
Prozac 20mg caps |
mfg. vial |
143 |
100 |
|
Prozac 30mg caps |
vial |
80 |
no # |
|
Seldane 60mg tabs |
mfg. vial |
157 |
100 |
|
Syn-Rx DM tabs (two vials
banded together w/sample pkt) |
vials / pkt |
78 |
|
Contents of
Evidence Box #9:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty found in the vial |
Qty noted on the vial |
|
Arthrotec 75mg tabs
(with patient name John Smuda) |
vial |
11 |
14 |
|
Cefzil
500mg |
vial |
14 |
24 |
|
Cipro 750 tabs |
vial |
3 |
no # |
|
Cipro Cystitis 100mg tabs |
vial |
18 |
18 |
|
Cystospaz .375mcg caps |
sample vial |
21 |
12 |
|
Deconsal Sprinkle cap |
sample vial |
25 |
4 |
|
Dulcolax 5mg tab |
sample vial |
17 |
5 |
|
Famvir 125mg tabs |
vial |
127 |
95 |
|
Famvir 250mg tab |
vial |
15 |
15 |
|
Generic Elavil 100mg |
vial |
183 |
no # |
|
Hemaspan tab |
vial |
24 |
24 |
|
Lamisil Tabs |
vial |
12 |
12 |
|
Levaquin 250mg tab |
vial |
14 |
12 |
|
Maxaquin
400mg tabs |
vial |
8 |
8 |
|
Mevacor 10mg |
vial |
96 |
96 |
|
Naprosyn
375mg tabs |
vial |
5 |
20 |
|
Normodyne
100mg tabs |
mfg vial |
194 |
100 |
|
Pink Gray capsule (Unknown) |
vial |
44 |
no # |
|
Posicor 100mg tab |
vial |
28 |
28 |
|
Posicor 50mg tab |
vial |
28 |
no # |
|
Posicor 50mg tab |
vial |
139 |
140 |
|
Premphase .625mg / 5mg |
vial |
140 |
140 |
|
Prozac 10mg caps |
vial |
7 |
no # |
|
Seldane tablets (National Rx vial
w/label for William Apesos) |
patient vial |
38 |
60 |
|
Synthroid 112mcg tabs |
vial |
42 |
42 |
|
Synthroid tab |
vial |
42 |
42 |
|
Theo
400mg |
vial |
18 |
no # |
|
Tolectin 600mg |
sample vial |
42 |
6 |
|
Toprol XL
200mg tab |
sample vial |
26 |
7 |
|
Uni-Dur 400mg tabs
(in a 600 mg sample bottle) |
sample vial |
21 |
7 |
|
Uro-Mag caps |
sample vial |
119 |
60 |
|
Ziac 10 / 6.25mg tabs |
vial |
5 |
no # |
|
Zocor 40mg |
vial |
86 |
136 |
|
Zocor 5mg tabs |
sample vial |
8 |
4 |
|
Zoloft 50mg tabs |
mfg vial |
301 |
100 |
|
Zoloft 50mg tabs |
vial |
278 |
no # |
|
Zovirax
400mg |
vial |
10 |
10 |
Contents of Evidence
Box #11:
|
Sample
Drug/Strength/Form |
Type of container |
Qty found in the vial |
Qty noted on the vial |
|
Axocet |
mfg. vial |
66 |
72 |
|
Covera-HS 240mg tab |
mfg. vial |
198 |
200 |
|
EC Naprosyn 500mg |
mfg. vial |
90 |
160 |
|
Lotrel 2.5mg |
vial |
48 |
48 |
|
Midrin 65/100/325 |
vial |
60 |
no # |
|
Naprelan 500mg tabs |
mfg. vial |
169 |
216 |
|
Pink Tab P/F no label on vial |
mfg. vial |
269 |
no # |
|
Pink Tab P/F no label on vial |
mfg. vial |
261 |
no # |
|
Premphase .625 |
vial |
42 |
42 |
|
Premphase .625 |
vial |
42 |
42 |
|
Sporonax |
mfg. vial |
61 |
no # |
|
Sular 20mg |
mfg. vial |
185 |
416 |
|
Sular 20mg |
mfg. vial |
151 |
252 |
|
Tarka 1/240 |
mfg. vial |
104 |
70 |
|
Theo-24 200mg caps |
mfg. vial |
203 |
223 |
|
Tiazac 180mg caps |
mfg. vial |
247 |
379 |
|
Tiazac 300mg caps |
mfg. vial |
135 |
285 |
|
Trinalin
3.72 tabs |
mfg. vial |
668 |
no # |
|
Trinalin 3.72 tabs |
mfg. vial |
140 |
no # |
|
Uniphyl
600mg |
Smuckers Jar |
298 |
298 |
|
Univasc 15mg |
|
|
|
|
( pills are split in the bottle ) |
vial |
29 |
no # |
|
Univasc 15mg |
|
|
|
|
( pills are split in the bottle ) |
vial |
32 |
no # |
|
Univasc 15mg tabs |
mfg. vial |
708 |
770 |
|
Zyflo 600mg |
mfg. vial |
64 |
64 |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.36 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(7) Nick C. Strovilas
did, on or about April 30, 1996, through September 15, 1998, adulterate,
mutilate, destroy, obliterate or remove of the whole or any part of the
labeling of a drug, while the article was held for sale, resulting in the
article being misbranded, to wit: agents of the Board discovered that the word
“sample” was crudely scrapped off medications in an attempt to alter their
distribution appearance prior to sale; the following are examples of Nick C.
Strovilas’ conduct:
|
Drug |
Quantity |
|
Monopril
10mg |
24 |
|
Monopril
10mg |
94 |
|
Soma
Compound 200/325 |
80 |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 3715.52(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(8) Nick C. Strovilas
did, on or about January 26, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a
prescription order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the
Revised Code, to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384886 for
40 unit doses of Vicodin ES, a Schedule III controlled substance, when not
authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio
Revised Code.
(9) Nick C. Strovilas
did, on or about January 26, 1998, sell a controlled substance in an amount
exceeding the bulk amount but not exceeding five times the bulk amount when the
conduct was not in accordance with Chapters 3719. and 4729. of the Ohio Revised
Code, to wit: Nick C. Strovilas sold 40 unit doses of Vicodin ES, a Schedule
III controlled substance, without a legitimate prescription and without
legitimate medical purpose pursuant to prescription number 384886. Such conduct is in violation of Section
2925.03(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(10) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about February 1, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384886 for 40 unit doses
of Vicodin ES, a Schedule III controlled substance, when not authorized by a practitioner
in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(11) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about February 1, 1998, sell a controlled substance in an amount exceeding the
bulk amount but not exceeding five times the bulk amount when the conduct was
not in accordance with Chapters 3719. and 4729. of the Ohio Revised Code, to
wit: Nick C. Strovilas sold 40 unit doses of Vicodin ES, a Schedule III
controlled substance, without a legitimate prescription and without a
legitimate medical purpose pursuant to prescription number 384886. Such conduct is in violation of Section
2925.03(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(12) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about April 15, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription order,
report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code, to
wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 381877 for 30 unit doses of
Rynatan 30mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(13) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about January 27, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384889 for 20 unit doses
of Biaxin 500mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(14) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about February 20, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 385222 for 60 unit doses
of Ultram 50mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(15) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about October 20, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 383877 for 90 unit doses
of Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(16) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about November 21, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384255 for 90 unit doses
of Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(17) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about December 22, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384255 for 90 unit doses
of Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(18) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about January 19, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384255 for 90 unit doses
of Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(19) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about February 16, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384255 for 90 unit doses
of Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(20) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about March 16, 1998, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription order,
report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code, to
wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 384255 for 90 unit doses of
Soma 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(21) Nick C.
Strovilas did, on or about July 18, 1996, knowingly make a false statement in a
prescription order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the
Revised Code, to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 378864 for
60 unit doses of Xanax .5mg, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when not
authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio
Revised Code.
(22) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about October 31, 1996, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 379961 for 30 unit doses
of Xanax .5mg, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when not authorized by a practitioner
in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(23) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about November 18, 1996, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 379961 for 30 unit doses
of Xanax .5mg, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when not authorized by a
practitioner in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(24) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about December 9, 1996, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 379961 for 30 unit doses
of Xanax .5mg, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when not authorized by a
practitioner in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(25) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about January 7, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription
order, report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code,
to wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 379961 for 30 unit doses
of Xanax .5mg, a Schedule IV controlled substance, when not authorized by a
practitioner in violation of Section 2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(26) Nick C. Strovilas did, on or
about May 27, 1997, knowingly make a false statement in a prescription order,
report or record required by Chapter 3719. or 4729. of the Revised Code, to
wit: Nick C. Strovilas created prescription number 382349 for 30 unit doses of
Ultram 350mg when not authorized by a practitioner in violation of Section
2925.23(A) of the Ohio Revised Code.
CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW
(1) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(5) through (26) of the Findings of Fact constitute being guilty of a felony or
gross immorality as provided in Division (A)(1) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
(2) Upon consideration of
the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(5) through (26) of the Findings of Fact constitute being guilty of dishonesty
and unprofessional conduct in the practice of pharmacy as provided in Division
(A)(2) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(3) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(5) through (26) of the Findings of Fact constitute being guilty of willfully
violating, conspiring to violate, attempting to violate, or aiding and abetting
the violation of provisions of Sections 3715.52 to 3715.72 or Chapter 2925. of
the Revised Code as provided in Division (A)(5) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
ACTION
OF THE BOARD
Pursuant to Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised
Code, the State Board of Pharmacy takes the following actions in the matter of
Nick C. Strovilas:
(A) On the basis of the
Findings of Fact and paragraph (1) of the Conclusions of Law set forth above,
the State Board of Pharmacy hereby revokes the pharmacist identification card,
No. 03-2-07171, held by Nick C. Strovilas effective as of the date of the
mailing of this Order.
(B) On the basis of the
Findings of Fact and paragraph (2) of the Conclusions of Law set forth above,
the State Board of Pharmacy hereby revokes the pharmacist identification card,
No. 03-2-07171, held by Nick C. Strovilas effective as of the date of the
mailing of this Order.
(C) On the basis of the
Findings of Fact and paragraph (3) of the Conclusions of Law set forth above,
the State Board of Pharmacy hereby revokes the pharmacist identification card,
No. 03-2-07171, held by Nick C. Strovilas effective as of the date of the
mailing of this Order.
Pursuant to Section 4729.16(B) of the Ohio Revised
Code, Nick C. Strovilas must return the identification card and license (wall
certificate) to the office of the State Board of Pharmacy within ten days after
receipt of this Order. The certificate
and identification card should be sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested.
THIS ORDER WAS
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
MOTION CARRIED.
SO ORDERED.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Littlejohn and approved by the Board (Aye-8/Nay-0).
3:23 p.m.
The Board meeting recessed until Tuesday, June 13, 2000.
TUESDAY, june 13, 2000
8:05 a.m. ROLL CALL
The State Board of Pharmacy convened in Room 1914, Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio with the following members present:
Robert B. Cavendish, R.Ph. (President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Ann D. Abele, R.Ph.; Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph.; Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph.; and Nicholas R. Repke, Public Member.
8:14 a.m.
Ms. Abele moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Adelman and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
8:18 a.m.
Mrs. Neuber joined the Executive Session in progress.
8:21 a.m.
RES. 2000-187 The Executive Session ended and the meeting was opened to the public. Ms. Abele then moved that, pursuant to Section 3719.121 of the Revised Code, the Board summarily suspend the license to practice pharmacy belonging to William C. Ringle, R.Ph. (03-3-11849) due to the fact that a continuation of his professional practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to others. The motion was seconded by Mr. Repke and approved by the Board (Aye-5/Nay-0/Abstain-1[Neuber]).
8:25 a.m.
RES. 2000-188 Mr. Winsley presented a request from Ritzman Pharmacy and Summa Health System for an exemption from the prohibition of a pick-up station pursuant to Rule 4729-5-10 of the Administrative Code. Mrs. Neuber moved that the exemption be granted with the provision that any medications that are not delivered to the patients’ homes by the close of business must be returned to the pharmacy for storage. The motion was seconded by Mr. Giacalone and approved by the Board (Aye-6/Nay-0).
8:35 a.m.
RES. 2000-189 Mr. Benedict presented a request from Jay Belcher, R.Ph. that he be permitted to work as a cook at Clermont Mercy Hospital without being considered in violation of his Board Order. After discussion, the consensus of the Board was that this would not be a violation of his Board Order.
8:44 a.m.
After a discussion of the proposed Minutes for the May 1, 2, 3, 2000 Board meeting, Ms. Abele moved that they be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Neuber and approved by the Board (Aye-6/Nay-0).
Mr. Littlejohn arrived and joined the meeting in progress.
8:45 a.m.
The Board took a brief recess.
9:19 a.m.
The Board was joined by Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk for the purpose of conducting an adjudication hearing in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729. in the matter of James Murray Bayless, R.Ph., Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
11:16 a.m.
The hearing concluded and the record was closed.
11:25 a.m.
Ms. Abele moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Neuber and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, Littlejohn-Yes, Neuber-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
11:35 a.m.
RES. 2000-190 The Executive Session ended and the meeting was opened to the public. Mrs. Neuber moved that the Board adopt the following Order in the matter of James Murray Bayless, R.Ph.:
ORDER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
(Docket
No. D-990908-018)
In
The Matter Of:
JAMES MURRAY BAYLESS, R.Ph.
431
Highland Avenue
Fort
Thomas, KY 41073
(R.Ph. No. 03-3-10368)
INTRODUCTION
THE MATTER OF JAMES MURRAY BAYLESS CAME FOR HEARING
ON JUNE 13, 2000, BEFORE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: ROBERT B.
CAVENDISH, R.Ph. (presiding); ANN D. ABELE, R.Ph.; DIANE C. ADELMAN, R.Ph.;
ROBERT P. GIACALONE, R.Ph.; LAWRENCE J. KOST, R.Ph.; AMONTE B. LITTLEJOHN,
R.Ph.; SUZANNE L. NEUBER, R.Ph.; AND NICHOLAS R. REPKE, PUBLIC MEMBER.
JAMES MURRAY BAYLESS WAS REPRESENTED BY ERIC J.
PLINKE, AND THE STATE OF OHIO WAS REPRESENTED BY SALLY ANN STEUK, ASSISTANT
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SUMMARY
OF EVIDENCE
(A) Testimony
State's Witnesses:
(1) Michael Cluxton,
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Respondent's Witnesses:
(1) James Murray
Bayless, Respondent
(2) Wayne Miller,
R.Ph., Pharmacists Rehabilitation Organization, Inc.
(B) Exhibits
State's Exhibits:
(1) Exhibit 1--Copy of
four-page Summary Suspension Order/Notice of Opportunity for Hearing dated
September 8, 1999.
(2) Exhibit 1A--Hearing
Request letter dated October 5, 1999.
(3) Exhibit 1B--Copy of
Hearing Schedule letter dated October 8, 1999.
(4) Exhibit 1C--Hearing
Representation and Continuance Request letter dated January 13, 2000.
(5) Exhibit 1D--Copy of
Hearing Schedule letter dated January 14, 2000.
(6) Exhibit 1E--Copy of
Pharmacist File Front Sheet of James Murray Bayless showing original date of
registration as March 6, 1973, and copy of Renewal Application for Pharmacist
License No. 03-3-10368 for a license to practice pharmacy in Ohio from
September 15, 1999, to September 15, 2000, of James Murray Bayless dated August
1, 1999.
(7) Exhibit 2--Three
4" x 4" photos of drugs possessed by James M. Bayless on August 26,
1999.
(8) Exhibit 3--Copy of
“382-Price Hill Drug Audit” report for the period of August 25, 26, 1999.
(9) Exhibit 4--Copy of
three-page “Agreed Order” of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Board of
Pharmacy vs. James M. Bayless, Agency Case No. 97-0091, signed and dated by
James M. Bayless on September 16, 1999; and “Agreed Order of Surrender” of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy In Re: James Murray Bayless
effective October 27, 1999.
(10) Exhibit 5--Copy of
“Prosecuting Attorney's Request for Issuance of Warrant Upon Indictment” in the
State of Ohio, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, State of Ohio vs.
James Bayless, Case No. B9906897; and certified copy of three-page,
three-count, Indictment in the State of Ohio, Hamilton County Court of Common
Pleas, of James Bayless, Case No. B9906897, dated September 21, 1999.
(11) Exhibit 6--Two-page certified
copy of “Entry Withdrawing Plea of Not Guilty and Entering Plea of Guilty” in
the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, State of Ohio vs. James Bayless,
Case No. B9906897, dated November 22, 1999.
(12) Exhibit
7--Two-page certified copy of “Entry Finding Defendant Eligible for Treatment
in Lieu of Conviction Staying Proceedings, and Ordering Period of
Rehabilitation” in the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, The State of Ohio
vs. James Murray Bayless, Case No. B9906897, dated November 22, 1999.
Respondent's Exhibits:
(1) Respondent’s
Exhibit List dated June 13, 2000.
(2) Exhibit A--Medical
Records Release form of James Bayless dated April 27, 2000; and copies of
sixty-six pages of Bethesda Treatment Records regarding James M. Bayless dated
from November 29, 1999, through February 10, 2000.
(3) Exhibit B1--Letter
from Diane Brock dated May 18, 2000.
(4) Exhibit B2--Copy of
Letter from Molly E. Fitzgerald dated May 23, 2000, and copy of letter from Tim
O’Leary dated May 11, 2000.
(5) Exhibit B3--Letter
from Jay S. Belcher dated May 21, 2000.
(6) Exhibit B4--Copy of
letter from Rick Michler dated December 8, 1999.
(7) Exhibit B5--Letter
from Sidney Crow, not dated.
(8) Exhibit C1--Copies
of fifteen 12-Step Reaction Sheets dated from January 11, 1999, through
February 4, 2000.
(9) Exhibit C2--Copies
of three pages of Record of Meeting Attendance of Client No. 144 dated from
February 6, 2000, through May 28, 2000.
(10) Exhibit D--Copies of thirteen
pages consisting of twelve urine drug screen reports of James Bayless dated
from December 13, 1999, through April 27, 2000.
(11) Exhibit E1--Two-page copy of
Pharmacists Rehabilitation Organization, Inc. Pharmacist’s Recovery Contract of
James M. Bayless dated January 18, 2000.
(12) Exhibit E2--Letter from
Matthew E. Fisher dated June 9, 2000.
(13) Exhibit E3--Letter from
Matthew E. Fisher, not dated and E-mail message from Keith Wire dated June 7,
2000.
(14) Exhibit E4--Copy of Airborne
Express Airbill, No. 3458045360, from Matt Fisher dated May 18, 2000; and copy
of Chain of Custody Document/Request Form regarding Donor James M. Bayless
dated May 18, 2000.
(15) Exhibit F--Copies of ten
Continuing Pharmacy Education Certificates of James Bayless dated from February
20, 2000, through June 2, 2000.
(16) Exhibit G--Copy of three-page
Commonwealth of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy “Agreed Order of Surrender” In Re:
James Murray Bayless entered October 27, 1999.
FINDINGS
OF FACT
After having heard the testimony, observed the
demeanor of the witnesses, considered the evidence, and weighed the credibility
of each, the State Board of Pharmacy finds the following to be fact:
(1) Records of the
State Board of Pharmacy indicate that James Murray Bayless was originally
licensed in the state of Ohio on March 6, 1973, pursuant to examination, and is
currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio.
(2) James Murray
Bayless is addicted to and/or abusing liquor or drugs or impaired physically or
mentally to such a degree as to render him unfit to practice pharmacy, to wit:
James Murray Bayless has admitted stealing drugs from his employer; James
Murray Bayless has admitted that he has a “drinking problem”; James Murray
Bayless has admitted consuming a fifth of Vodka on a daily basis, at times with
controlled substances; and James Murray Bayless has admitted practicing
pharmacy while impaired. Such conduct
indicates that James Murray Bayless falls within the ambit of Sections
3719.121(B) and 4729.16(A)(3) of the Ohio Revised Code.
(3) James Murray
Bayless did, on August 26, 1999, with purpose to deprive, knowingly obtain or
exert control over dangerous drugs, the property of Kroger Pharmacy #382,
beyond the express or implied consent of the owner and/or by deception, to wit:
James Murray Bayless stole the following controlled substances from his
employer:
|
Drug |
Quantity |
|
Lortab
7.5mg |
8 |
|
Vicoprophen |
1 |
|
Wellbutrin |
1 |
|
Percocet |
40 |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2913.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(4) James
Murray Bayless did, from July 4, 1998, through August 26, 1999, with purpose to
deprive, knowingly obtain or exert control over dangerous drugs, the property
of Kroger #382, beyond the express or implied consent of the owner and/or by
deception, to wit: James Murray Bayless stole the following controlled
substances from his employer:
|
Drug |
Quantity |
|
Tenuate
25mg |
134 |
|
Tenuate
75mg |
109 |
|
Diethylpropion
75mg |
100 |
|
Ionamin
30mg |
98 |
|
Phentermine
37.5mg |
94 |
|
Phentermine
30mg |
200 |
|
Phentermine
15mg |
100 |
|
Roxicet |
54 |
|
Meridia
10mg |
25 |
|
Meridia
15mg |
74 |
|
Hydrocodone
7.5mg w/APAP 500mg |
40 |
|
Hydrocodone
2.5mg w/APAP 500mg |
2 |
|
Vicodin
5mg/500mg |
148 |
|
Hydrocodone
5mg/APAP 500mg |
6,204 |
|
Hydrocodone
10mg/APAP 650mg |
66 |
|
Vicodin
ES |
295 |
|
Lortab
5/500 |
16 |
|
Vicoprofen
7.5/200 |
350 |
|
Methylphenidate
5mg |
6 |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2913.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW
(1) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(3) and (4) of the Findings of Fact constitute being guilty of a felony as
provided in Division (A)(1) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(2) through (4) of the Findings of Fact constitute being guilty of dishonesty
and unprofessional conduct in the practice of pharmacy as provided in Division
(A)(2) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(3) Upon
consideration of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes
that paragraph (2) of the Findings of Fact constitutes being addicted to or
abusing liquor or drugs or impaired physically or mentally to such a degree as
to render him unfit to practice pharmacy as provided in Division (A)(3) of
Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(4) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraph
(2) of the Findings of Fact constitutes being guilty of willfully violating,
conspiring to violate, attempting to violate, or aiding and abetting the
violation of provisions of Chapters 3719. and 4729. of the Revised Code as
provided in Division (A)(5) of Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Code.
ACTION
OF THE BOARD
Pursuant to Section 3719.121 of the Ohio Revised
Code, the State Board of Pharmacy hereby removes the Summary Suspension Order
issued to James Murray Bayless on September 8, 1999.
Pursuant to Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised
Code, the State Board of Pharmacy takes the following actions in the matter of
James Murray Bayless:
(A) On the basis of the
Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the State Board of Pharmacy hereby
indefinitely suspends the pharmacist identification card, No. 03-3-10368, held
by James Murray Bayless and such suspension is effective as of the date of the
mailing of this Order.
(1) James Murray
Bayless, pursuant to Rule 4729-9-01(F) of the Ohio Administrative Code, may not
be employed by or work in a facility licensed by the Board of Pharmacy to
possess or distribute dangerous drugs during such period of suspension.
(2) James Murray
Bayless, pursuant to Section 4729.16(B) of the Ohio Revised Code, must return
the identification card and license (wall certificate) to the office of the
State Board of Pharmacy within ten days after receipt of this Order. The certificate and identification card
should be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(B) Further, two years
from the effective date of this Order or thereafter, the Board will consider
any petition filed by James Murray Bayless for a hearing, pursuant to Ohio
Revised Code Chapter 119., for reinstatement.
The Board will only consider reinstatement of the license to practice
pharmacy in Ohio if the following conditions have been met:
(1) James Murray
Bayless must obtain, within 90 days after the effective date of this Order, a
full psychiatric or psychological evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist or
psychologist that includes a recommended treatment plan. James Murray Bayless must abide by the
treatment plan as designed by that psychiatrist or psychologist.
(2) James Murray
Bayless must enter into a contract, signed within 90 days after the effective
date of this Order, with an Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Services (ODADAS) treatment provider or a treatment provider acceptable to the
Board for a period of not less than five years. The contract must provide that:
(a) Random, observed urine drug screens shall be conducted at least once
each month.
(i) The
urine sample must be given within twelve hours of notification. The urine screen must include testing for
creatinine or specific gravity of the sample as the dilutional standard.
(ii) Alcohol
must be added to the standard urine drug screen. A Breathalyzer may be used to test for alcohol, but the test must
be conducted by an appropriately certified individual within twelve hours of
notification.
(iii) Results of all
drug and alcohol screens must be negative.
Any positive results, including those that may have resulted from
ingestion of food, but excluding false positives that resulted from medication
legitimately prescribed, indicates a violation of the contract.
(b) Regular attendance,
a minimum of three times per week, at an Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics
Anonymous, and/or similar support group meeting is required.
(c) The program shall
immediately report to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy any violations of the contract
and/or lack of cooperation.
(3) James Murray
Bayless must provide, at the reinstatement petition hearing, documentation of
the following:
(a) Compliance with the
licensed psychiatrist’s or psychologist’s recommended treatment plan.
(b) A report by the
licensed psychiatrist or psychologist regarding James Murray Bayless’ fitness
for readmission into the practice of pharmacy.
(c) Compliance with the
contract required in paragraph (B)(2) above (e.g.-proof of giving the urine
sample within 12 hours of notification, copies of all urine screen reports,
meeting attendance records, treatment program reports, etc.).
(d) Compliance with the
continuing pharmacy education requirements as set forth in Chapter 4729-7 of
the Ohio Administrative Code in effect on the date of petitioning the Board for
reinstatement.
(e) Compliance with the
terms of this Order.
(D) If
reinstatement is not accomplished within three years after the effective date
of this Order, James Murray Bayless must successfully complete the NAPLEX
examination or an equivalent examination approved by the Board.
THIS ORDER WAS
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.
MOTION CARRIED.
SO ORDERED.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Kost and approved by the Board (Aye-7/Nay-0).
The Board recessed for lunch.
1:00 p.m.
RES. 2000-191 The Board reconvened in Room 1948 of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio for the purpose of meeting with the candidates for licensure by reciprocity. The following Board members were present: Robert B. Cavendish, R.Ph. (President); Diane C. Adelman, R.Ph. (Vice-President); Ann D. Abele, R.Ph.; Suzanne R. Eastman, R.Ph.; Robert P. Giacalone, R.Ph.; Lawrence J. Kost, R.Ph.; Amonte B. Littlejohn, R.Ph.; Suzanne L. Neuber, R.Ph.; and Nicholas R. Repke, Public Member. Following presentations by Board members and self-introductions by the candidates for licensure by reciprocity, Mr. Kost moved that the Board approve the following candidates for licensure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Littlejohn and approved by the Board (Aye-8/Nay-0).
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CAMPO, EARL VINCENT |
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LOUISIANA |
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DELEO, SUSAN MARIE |
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NEW YORK |
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DOWD, ROBERT ALAN |
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IOWA |
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FRANCIONI, ROBERT CHARLES |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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FRY, MARC ALAN |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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HOSCHAR, ASHLEY LYNN |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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JACKSON, LATASHA KENYETTA |
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TEXAS |
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KOONTZ, DANIEL BRIAN |
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NEVADA |
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KOSOWSKI, KENNETH ALFRED |
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MICHIGAN |
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KRUEGER, TYSHA RAE |
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NORTH DAKOTA |
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LAKATOS, JR., DONALD PAUL |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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LONGSTRETH, KRISTEN LEE |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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MAMAKOS, RENEE CHRISTINA |
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WEST VIRGINIA |
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MARKS, DEBRA M. |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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MESHANSKI, JOSEPH ANTHONY |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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O'NEILL, WILLIAM J. |
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PANDELADIS, CATHERINE ELAINE |
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POLZIN, JEFFREY BRIAN |
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STEWART, ASHLEY NICHOLE |
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VAIDYA, KRISHNA SHRIKANT |
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WIECZOREK, BRIAN DOUGLAS |
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1:43 p.m.
The Board was joined by Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk for the purpose of conducting an adjudication hearing in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729. in the matters of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, T.D., Shaker Heights; and Martin Barron, R.Ph., University Heights.
3:30 p.m.
The hearing concluded and the record was closed. The Board took a brief recess.
3:49 p.m.
The Board was joined by Assistant Attorney General Sally Ann Steuk for the purpose of conducting an adjudication hearing in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapters 119. and 4729. in the matter of James S. Patton, R.Ph., Columbus.
5:29 p.m.
The hearing concluded and the record was closed.
5:35 p.m.
Mrs. Adelman moved that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of the investigation of complaints regarding licensees and registrants pursuant to Section 121.22(G)(1) of the Revised Code. The motion was seconded by Mr. Littlejohn and a roll call vote was conducted by President Cavendish as follows: Abele-Yes, Adelman-Yes, Eastman-Yes, Giacalone-Yes, Kost-Yes, Littlejohn-Yes, Neuber-Yes, and Repke-Yes.
6:15 p.m.
RES. 2000-192 The Executive Session ended and the meeting was opened to the public. Ms. Eastman moved that the Board adopt the following Order in the matter of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, T.D., Shaker Heights:
ORDER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
(Docket
No. D-991112-030)
In
The Matter Of:
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
c/o
Martin Barron, R.Ph.
3550
Warrensville Center Road
Shaker
Heights, Ohio 44122
(Terminal Distributor No.
02-0681600)
INTRODUCTION
THE MATTER OF THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY CAME FOR
HEARING ON JUNE 13, 2000, BEFORE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: ROBERT B.
CAVENDISH, R.Ph. (presiding); ANN D. ABELE, R.Ph.; DIANE C. ADELMAN, R.Ph.;
SUZANNE R. EASTMAN, R.Ph.; ROBERT P. GIACALONE, R.Ph.; LAWRENCE J. KOST, R.Ph.;
AMONTE B. LITTLEJOHN, R.Ph.; SUZANNE L. NEUBER, R.Ph.; AND NICHOLAS R. REPKE,
PUBLIC MEMBER.
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY WAS REPRESENTED BY
ROBERT J. KOETH AND CLARK D. RICE, AND THE STATE OF OHIO WAS REPRESENTED BY
SALLY ANN STEUK, ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.
SUMMARY
OF EVIDENCE
(A) Testimony
State's Witnesses:
(1) Robert L. Cole,
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
Respondent's Witnesses:
(1) Martin Barron,
Respondent
(2) Steven H. Newman,
C.P.A., Cleveland, Ohio
(B) Exhibits
State's Exhibits:
(1) Exhibit 1--Copy of
nine-page Notice of Opportunity for Hearing letter in the matter of Martin
Barron dated November 12, 1999.
(2) Exhibit 1A--Copy of
nine-page Notice of Opportunity for Hearing letter in the matter of The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Shaker Heights, Ohio dated November 12, 1999.
(3) Exhibit 1B--Hearing
Request letter dated November 15, 1999.
(4) Exhibit 1C--Copy of
Hearing Schedule letter dated November 23, 1999.
(5) Exhibit 1D--Letter
of Representation and Continuance Request letter dated January 17, 2000.
(6) Exhibit 1E--Copy of
Hearing Schedule letter dated January 19, 2000.
(7) Exhibit
1F--Copy of Pharmacist File Front Sheet of Martin Barron showing original date
of registration as August 4, 1953.
(8) Exhibit 1G--Copy of
Renewal Application for Pharmacist License No. 03-2-05416 for a license to
practice pharmacy in Ohio from September 15, 1999, to September 15, 2000, of
Martin Barron dated July 19, 1999.
(9) Exhibit 1H--Copy of
Renewal Application for DDD License No. 02-0681600 for a Terminal Distributor
of Dangerous Drugs License from January 1, 1999, to December 31, 1999, of The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy dated October 8, 1998.
(10) Exhibit 1I--Copy of fax
cover-page to Robert Cole from Robert Koeth dated May 1, 2000; letter from
Robert J. Koeth dated April 28, 2000; three-page Memorandum in Support
regarding Martin Barron by Robert J. Koeth and Clark D. Rice, not dated; copy
of letter from Alma Davis dated April 21, 0000; copy of letter from Peter S.
Kibbe dated April 24, 2000; copy of letter from Bartholomew M. Caterino dated
April 20, 2000; copy of letter from Daniel R. Wendt dated April 23, 2000; copy
of letter from Steven H. Newman dated April 29, 2000; and copy of letter from
David J. Ruzicka dated February 7, 2000.
(11) Exhibit 1J--Copy of letter
from David L. Rowland dated May 1, 2000.
(12) Exhibit 2--Copy of six-page
Order of the State Board of Pharmacy, Docket No. D-971024-015, in the matter of
Martin Barron dated February 11, 1998.
(13) Exhibit 3, 3A, 3B, and
3C--Copy of four-page Accountability Report of The Medicine Shoppe, 3550
Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio dated from May 1, 1996, through
April 11, 1999.
(14) Exhibit 4A--Audit work paper
for Ritalin 5mg for the period of April 30, 1996, through November 17, 1998.
(15) Exhibit 4B--Audit work paper
for Tylox.
(16) Exhibit 4C--Audit work paper
for MS Contin 30mg.
(17) Exhibit 4D--Audit work paper
for Demerol 50mg.
(18) Exhibit 4E--Audit work paper
for Roxicodone.
(19) Exhibit 4F--Audit work paper
for Dexedrine 10mg spansules.
(20) Exhibit 4G--Audit work paper
for Adderal 30mg.
(21) Exhibit 4H--Audit work paper
for Dexedrine 5mg spansules.
(22) Exhibit 4I--Audit work paper
for Oxycontin 80mg.
(23) Exhibit 4J--Audit work paper
for Ritalin 5mg.
(24) Exhibit 4K--Audit work paper
for Ritalin SR 20mg.
(25) Exhibit 4L--Audit work paper
for Morphine Sulfate 15mg.
(26) Exhibit 4M--Audit work paper
for Methylphenidate 20mg.
(27) Exhibit 4N--Audit work paper
for MS Contin 15mg.
(28) Exhibit 4O--Audit work paper
for MS Contin 60mg.
(29) Exhibit 4P--Audit work paper
for Adderall 5mg.
(30) Exhibit 4Q--Audit work paper
for Duragesic 75mcg.
(31) Exhibit 4R--Audit work paper
for Duragesic patch 50mcg.
(32) Exhibit 4S--Audit work paper
for Duragesic 25mcg.
(33) Exhibit 4T--Audit work paper
for Percocet.
(34) Exhibit 4U--Audit work paper
for Duragesic 100mcg/hr.
(35) Exhibit 4V--Audit work paper
for Seconal 100mg.
(36) Exhibit 4W--Audit work paper
for Ritalin 20mg
(37) Exhibit 4X--Audit work paper
for Dilaudid 2mg.
(38) Exhibit 4Y--List Drug
Utilization report of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy for Dilaudid 2mg for the
time period of April 30, 1996, to November 7, 1998.
(39) Exhibit 4Z--Product Activity
Report of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy for Dilaudid 4mg for the time period of
April 30, 1996, to November 7, 1998.
(40) Exhibit 4AA--Audit work paper
for Dilaudid 4mg.
(41) Exhibit 4BB--Audit work paper
for MS Contin 100mg and Meperidine 100mg.
(42) Exhibit 4CC--Copy of letter
from Marty Barron dated June 11, 1999, faxed on May 15, 1999, at 4:37 p.m.
(43) Exhibit 4DD through
4VV--Nineteen pages of prescription reports of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
dated from March 20, 1995, through March 5, 1998.
(44) Exhibit 4WW--Copy of letter
from Marty Barron dated June 11, 1999, faxed on May 15, 1999, at 7:49 p.m.
(45) Exhibit 4XX--Letter from Marty
Barron dated June 11, 1999.
(46) Exhibit 4YY--Original of
letter faxed on May 15, 1999, at 7:49 p.m. from Marty Barron.
(47) Exhibits 5, 5A, and
5B--Three-page handwritten closing drug inventory of The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy dated April 12, 1999.
(48) Exhibits 6, and 6A through
6F--Copy of seven-page Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Report of Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy (02-0681600) dated June 27, 1997.
(49) Exhibits 7, and 7A through
7C--Copy of letter from Marty Barron dated July 3, 1997, and attached
three-page response to “pink sheet”, not dated.
(50) Exhibit 8--Two-page Dangerous
Drug Distributor Inspection Report of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy (02-0681600)
dated April 14, 1999.
(51) Exhibit 9 and 9A--“Pink Sheet”
copy of Dangerous Drug Distributor Inspection Report of The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy (02-0681600) dated April 14, 1999, and attached copy of “pink sheet”
response, not dated.
(52) Exhibit 10--Copy of DEA Form
222 of Shaker Professional Pharmacy D.B.A.: Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Order No.
952977678, received on February 10, 1997.
(53) Exhibit 11--Copy of page one
of two-page Shaker Professional Pharmacy D.B.A.: Medicine Shoppe Customer
Controlled Item Report dated February
28, 1997.
(54) Exhibit 12--Copy of DEA Form
222 of Shaker Professional Pharmacy D.B.A.: Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Order No.
982006506, received on December 7, 1998.
(55) Exhibit 13--Independent Drug
Company Invoice No. 969727 dated December 7, 1998.
(56) Exhibit 13A--Copy of page two
of two-page Shaker Professional Pharmacy D.B.A.: Medicine Shoppe Customer
Controlled Item Report dated February 28, 1997.
Respondent's Exhibits:
(1) Table of Contents
and three-page Memorandum in Support, not dated.
(2) Exhibit A--Copy of
letter from Alma Davis dated April 21, 2000.
(3) Exhibit B--Copy of
letter from Peter S. Kibbe dated April 24, 2000.
(4) Exhibit C--Copy of
letter from Bartholomew M. Caterino dated April 20, 2000.
(5) Exhibit D--Copy of
letter from Daniel R. Wendt dated April 23, 2000.
(6) Exhibit E--Copy of
letter from Steven H. Newman dated April 19, 2000.
(7) Exhibit F--Copy of
letter from David J. Ruzicka dated February 7, 2000.
(8) Exhibit G--Copy of
letter from Bartholomew M. Caterino dated June 5, 2000.
(9) Exhibit H--Copy of
letter from Michael W. Bukach dated June 7, 2000.
(10) Exhibit I--Copy of The
Medicine Shoppe Income and Expense Statement for the month ending December 31,
1998.
FINDINGS
OF FACT
After having heard the testimony, observed the
demeanor of the witnesses, considered the evidence, and weighed the credibility
of each, the State Board of Pharmacy finds the following to be fact:
(1) Records of the
State Board of Pharmacy indicate that during the relevant time periods stated
herein, Martin Barron was the Responsible Pharmacist at Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy, 3550 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights, Ohio pursuant to Rule
4729-5-11 of the Ohio Administrative Code and Sections 4729.27 and 4729.55 of
the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, fail to
provide effective and approved controls and procedures to deter and detect
theft and diversion of dangerous drugs, to wit: during this time period, the
following drugs were diverted from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy without
adequate detection and/or prevention:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Adderall
5mg |
99 |
5.0% |
|
Adderall
10mg |
523 |
6.0% |
|
Codeine
SO4 30mg |
9 |
1.3% |
|
Hydromorphone
2mg |
111 |
2.9% |
|
Hydromorphone
4mg |
3,594 |
8.6% |
|
Duragesic
25mcg/hr |
2 |
.1% |
|
Duragesic
50mcg/hr |
17 |
7.9% |
|
Duragesic
75mcg/hr |
10 |
2.9% |
|
Duragesic
100mcg/hr |
11 |
1.9% |
|
Methadone
10mg |
626 |
6.4% |
|
MS
Contin 15mg |
65 |
7.4% |
|
MS
Contin 30mg |
102 |
3.1% |
|
MS
Contin 60mg |
47 |
3.5% |
|
Oxycontin
10mg |
408 |
15.7% |
|
Oxycontin
20mg |
1,672 |
16.6% |
|
Oxycontin
40mg |
1,467 |
13.5% |
|
Oxycontin
80mg |
29 |
3.6% |
|
OxyIR
5mg |
65 |
3.1% |
|
Percodan |
463 |
3.5% |
|
Roxicet |
433 |
5.2% |
|
Roxicodone |
61 |
3.6% |
|
Diazepam
10mg |
14,234 |
19.1% |
|
Phentermine
8mg |
17 |
>0.1% |
|
Ionamin
15mg |
33 |
8.3% |
|
Ionamin
30mg |
79 |
9.3% |
|
Fastin
30mg |
30 |
6.9% |
|
Propoxyphene
N-100 |
9,475 |
4.7% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Rule 4729-9-05 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(3) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount greater than one hundred times the bulk
amount when the conduct was not in accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., and
4731. of the Ohio Revised Code, to wit: the following Schedule II controlled
substances were diverted from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy without
prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Dilaudid 4mg |
3,303 |
13.1% |
|
Hydromorphone 4mg |
291 |
1.9% |
|
Oxycontin
20mg |
1,672 |
16.6% |
|
Oxycontin
40mg |
1,467 |
13.5% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(4) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount greater than five times the bulk amount but
in an amount less than fifty times the bulk amount when the conduct was not in
accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised Code, to wit:
the following Schedule II controlled substances were diverted from The Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Adderall
10mg |
523 |
5.0% |
|
Duragesic
100mcg/hr |
11 |
1.9% |
|
Methadone
10mg |
626 |
6.4% |
|
Oxycontin
10mg |
408 |
15.7% |
|
Oxycontin
80mg |
29 |
3.6% |
|
Percodan |
463 |
3.5% |
|
Roxicet |
433 |
5.2% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(5) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount greater than the bulk amount but less than
five times the bulk amount when the conduct was not in accordance with Chapters
3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised Code, to wit: the following
Schedule II controlled substances were diverted from The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Dilaudid
2mg |
81 |
3.1% |
|
Hydromorphone
2mg |
30 |
2.7% |
|
Duragesic
50mcg/hr |
17 |
7.9% |
|
Duragesic
75mcg/hr |
10 |
2.9% |
|
MS
Contin 15mg |
65 |
7.4% |
|
MS
Contin 30mg |
102 |
3.1% |
|
MS
Contin 60mg |
47 |
3.5% |
|
OxyIR
5mg |
65 |
3.1% |
|
Roxicodone |
61 |
3.6% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(6) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount less than the bulk amount when the conduct
was not in accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised
Code, to wit: the following Schedule II controlled substances were diverted
from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Adderall
5mg |
99 |
5.0% |
|
Codeine
SO4 30mg |
9 |
1.3% |
|
Duragesic
25mcg/hr |
2 |
0.1% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(7) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount greater than fifty times the bulk amount but
in an amount less than one hundred times that amount when the conduct was not
in accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised Code,
to wit: the following Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances were
diverted from The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Diazepam 10mg |
14,234 |
19.1% |
|
Propoxyphene
N-100 |
9,475 |
4.7% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(8) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount greater than the bulk amount but less than
five times the bulk amount when the conduct was not in accordance with Chapters
3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised Code, to wit: the following
Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substances were diverted from The Medicine
Shoppe Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Ionamin 30mg |
79 |
9.3% |
|
Fastin
30mg |
30 |
6.9% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(9) The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy did, from May 1, 1996, through April 11, 1999, knowingly sell a
controlled substance in an amount less than the bulk amount when the conduct
was not in accordance with Chapters 3719., 4729., and 4731. of the Ohio Revised
Code, to wit: the following Schedule
III, IV, or V controlled substances were diverted from The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy without prescriptions:
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Amount of Shortage |
% of Drug Supply |
|
Phentermine 8mg |
17 |
>0.1% |
|
Ionamin
15mg |
33 |
8.3% |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 2925.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(10) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about November of 1998 and/or June of 1999, knowingly make a false
statement when the statement was made with purpose to mislead a public official
in performing his duties, to wit: Mr. Barron, the Responsible Pharmacist for
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, reported a loss of controlled substances to the
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Martin
Barron later reported that the pharmacy was not missing the drugs; however,
subsequent investigation revealed that The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, in fact,
had documented the missing drugs. Such
conduct is in violation of Section 2921.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(11) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 12, 1999, possess for sale misbranded drugs, to wit: The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy possessed the following drugs which had been
"consolidated for accountability purposes:"
|
Drug Name/Strength |
Stock Bottle Size |
Containing |
|
Adderall
5mg |
100 |
121 |
|
Adderall
20mg |
100 |
141 |
|
Adderall
20mg |
100 |
147 |
|
Hydrocodone
2mg |
100 |
188 |
|
Dilaudid
4mg |
100 |
178 |
|
MSIR
15mg |
100 |
146 |
|
Morphine
Sulfate 15mg |
100 |
195 |
|
MS
Contin 60mg |
100 |
104 |
|
MS
Contin 100mg |
100 |
151 |
|
Roxicodone
5mg |
100 |
265 |
|
Methadone
10mg |
100 |
170 |
Such conduct is in violation
of Section 3715.52 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(12) The
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy did, on or about June 27, 1997, fail to document that
the prescription refill information entered into the automated data processing
system was correct by signing the hard-copy printout of each day's prescription
refill data. Such conduct is in
violation of Rule 4729-5-28(C)(2) of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(13) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, fail to maintain a copy of current federal and
state laws, regulations, and rules governing the legal distribution of drugs in
Ohio when it had previously been given a written warning on June 27, 1997. Such conduct is in violation of Rule
4729-9-02 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(14) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, fail to maintain the minimum standards of a
pharmacy, to wit: The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy failed to maintain its stock,
library, and equipment in a suitable, well-lighted and well-ventilated room or
department with clean and sanitary surroundings when it had previously been
given written warning on June 27, 1997.
Such conduct is in violation of Rule 4729-9-02 of the Ohio Administrative
Code.
(15) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, fail to maintain a prescription file system
wherein prescriptions were separated by schedule, to wit: prescriptions had not been filed for the
week preceding the April 14, 1999 inspection; prescriptions were scattered
throughout The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy’s dispensing counter amid envelopes,
papers, and other miscellaneous items.
Such conduct is in violation of Rule 4729-5-09 of the Ohio
Administrative Code.
(16) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, dispense controlled substances pursuant to
prescriptions that had not been written for drug quantities both numerically
and alphabetically when it had previously been given a written warning about
such conduct on June 27, 1997. Such
conduct is in violation of Rule 4729-5-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(17) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, dispense dangerous drugs pursuant to telephone
prescriptions without obtaining the full name of the physician's agents. Such conduct is in violation of Rule
4729-5-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(18) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about April 14, 1999, when dispensing dangerous drugs pursuant to
prescriptions, failed to manually initial the original prescription, to wit:
The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy’s Responsible Pharmacist used a rubber stamp with
his name inscribed thereon when the pharmacy had previously been given a
written warning on June 27, 1997. Such
conduct is in violation of Rule 4729-5-27 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(19) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about June 27, 1997, fail to correctly document its biennial
inventory, to wit: when taking the required inventory on April 3, 1994, and
again on April 30, 1996, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy failed to denote whether
the inventories were taken at the opening or closing of the business day. Such conduct is in violation of Section
1304.11 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(20) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about February 10, 1997, fail to correctly document the pharmacy's
receipt of controlled substances, to wit: DEA Form 222, No. 952977678,
indicated that The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy had received three bottles of one
hundred unit doses of Dilaudid 4mg when, in fact, the pharmacy had not received
that drug. Such conduct is in violation
of Section 4729-9-14 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
(21) The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
did, on or about December 7, 1998, fail to correctly document the pharmacy’s
receipt of controlled substances, to wit: DEA Form 222, No. 928006506,
indicated that The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy had received 4 packages, each
containing 5 patches of Duragesic 25mcg/hr, when in fact it had not received
the drugs. Such conduct is in violation
of Rule 4729-9-14 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW
(1) Upon consideration
of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraphs
(2), (12) through (18), (20), and (21) of the Findings of Fact constitute
violating a rule of the Board as provided in Division (A)(2) of Section 4729.57
of the Ohio Revised Code.
(2) Upon consideration of the record as a whole, the State Board of Pharmacy concludes that paragraph (1