Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF PHARMACY
Respondent: YOUR DRUGGIST
Judges: LARRY J. SARTIN
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Filed: Aug. 11, 2006
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, October 13, 2006.
Latest Update: Nov. 05, 2024
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_ STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
PETITIONER,
v. , , CASE NO, 2003-06550
YOUR DRUGGIST,
RESPONDENT.
a
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, Department of Health, by and through undersigned
counsel, files this Administrative Complaint before’ the Board of Pharmacy
against Respondent, Your Druggist, and in support thereof alleges:
4. Petitioner is the state department charged with regulating the
practice of pharmacy pursuant to Section 20,43, Florida Statutes; Chapter
456, Florida Statutes; and Chapter 465, Florida Statutes.
| 2. At all times material to this Complaint, Respondent was a
permitted community pharmacy within the state of Florida, having been
issued permit number PH 8106.
3. Respondent’s address of record is 8091 W. Sample Road, Coral .
Springs, Florida 33065.
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4. On or about February 17, 2003, Department of Health (DOH)
investigators conducted.a routine inspection of Respondent.
5. On or about june 9, 2003, DOH investigators conducted a re-
inspection of Respondent.
6. Section 465.023(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2002), provides that
the Board of Pharmacy may revoke or suspend, fine, place on probation,
or otherwise discipline any pharmacy permittee who has violated. any of
the requirements of Chapter 465, Florida Statutes; any of the rules of the
Board of Pharmacy; of Chapter 499, Florida Statutes; of 21 U.S.C. ss, 301-
392, known as the “Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act”; of 21 U.S.C,
ss. 821 et seq., known as the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and
Control Act; or of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes.
COUNT ONE
‘7, Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
through six (6)-as if fully set forth in this count.
8. Rule 64B16-28.110, Florida Administrative Code, provides that
persons qualified to do so shall examine the stock of the prescription
department at a minimum interval of four months and remove all
deteriorated pharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals that bear upon the
container an expiration date which date has been reached.
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9. During the February .17, 2003, inspection, the DOH
investigators found outdated medications in the Your Druggist prescription
department.
, «10. The outdated medications found during the February 17, 2003,
inspection, included:
a. Prozac liquid, lot number 4NF57M, expiration 1/03;
b. Hydroxyzine HCl, lot number 23651C, expiration 12/02;
| c, Quad Jann Ped. Suspension, lot number 70920,
expiration 9/02:
d. Donnagel Liquid, lot number 0000028, expiration 5/02;
e. Dura Dal HD Plus Liquid, lot number 00912, expiration
9/02;
f. Cimetidine 200mg tablets, lot number 2660-702,
expiration 10/01;
g. Calcionate Syrup, lot number 067921, expiration 6/02;
h. Chlorpheniramine 4mg tablets, lot number 20551;
expiration 5/02;
i. Generlac Solution 10g/15ml, jot number 23801A,
expiration 11/02;
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j. Furosemide Oral Solution 10mg/ml, lot number 23342C,
expiration 7/02; |
k, Coumadin 7-1/2 mg tablets, lot number ENE240A,
expiration 4/02;
|, Metoclopramide Oral Solution 5mg/ml, lot number
235944, expiration 11/02:
m. Naproxen Sodium tablets 550mg, jot number 567244,
expiration 5/02; . |
n. Vincristine Sulfate Injection, lot number 1037139,
expiration 8/02; |
0. , Sterile’ pacitracin 50,000 units, lot number 37DMW,
expiration 4/02;
p. Darvocet-N 100 tablets, lot number 3AK83M, expiration
10/02;
q. . Novolin R Pen Fill Insulin, lot number 1M27004,
expiration 12/02;
r Humulin N Pen U-100 Insulin, lot number FFON90A,
expiration 6/02;
s. | Humulin 70/30 Pen U-100 Insulin, lot number FFOL23A,
expiration 5/02;
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t. Chlorhexidine Digiuconate 20%, lot number 59199,
expiration 11/99;
u. ‘Bubble Gum Flavor Concentrate, lot number 89626,
expiration 2/03;
y, Promethazine HCI, lot number 50314, expiration 3/01;
w. Butylated Hydroxytoluene FCC, lot number 44057,
expiration 9/99;
x. . Betahistine Dihydrochlorite, lot: number 81515, expiration
12/01;
y. Vitamin D-2, lot number 86938, expiration 7/02;
z. Alupent Aerosol, lot number 000253W, expiration 5/02;
aa. Promethazine DM Syrup, lot number 0990460, expiration
10/02;
bb. Raspberry Flavor Concentrate, lot number 82386,
expiration 4/02; |
cc, orange Flavor Concentrate, lot number 83744, expiration
5/02;
dd. Strawberry Flavor Concentrate, lot number 70821,
expiration 12/00;
ee, Benzocaine Powder, lot number 40879, expiration 5/99;
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ff. Phenylephrine HCl Powder, lot number 56573, expiration
5/99;
gg. Belladonna Tincture, lot number 12124, expiration
4/01/91;
hh, Peppermint Oil, lot number 147684, expiration 6/01; and
ii. Betamethasone Dipropionate Powder, lot number
BDMO79, expiration 10/00.
11. During the June 9, 2003, inspection, the DOH investigators
found outdated medications in the prescription department.
12. The outdated medications found during the June 9, 2003,
inspection included: . .
a, Dilaudid Cough Syrup, lot number 33300018, expiration
1/2002;
b. Cimetidine HCL Oral Solution, lot number RK1688,
expiration 4/03;
c. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Powder, lot number RB
1243, expiration 11/30/02;
d. Buspirone Smg tablets, lot number 3015092, expiration
11/2002;
e. Per-lax capsules, lot number 0286AB, expiration 11/02;
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f, Buspirone 10mg tablets, lot number 3013004, expiration
10/2002; |
gq. Epoetin Alfa-Procrit, lot number D002713, expiration
4/03;
h. Humulin R inj, lot number FFOM73A, expiration 5/02,
L. Neosporin G.U. Irrigant, lot number OA1296, expiration
j. Miconazole Nitrate, lot number 63289, expiration 5/03;
k. Bethanechol Chloride, lot number 78183, expiration 9/01;
I. Reserpine Powder, lot numbers 58618 and 67567,
expiration 11/02; :
_m.’ Nystatin USP, lot number 81213, expiration 3/03; and
n. , Acetylcysteine Inj., lot number 1072-15, expiration 5/03.
13. Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section
465.023(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2002), violating a rule of the board,
through a violation of Rule 64B16-28.110, Florida Administrative Code, by
failing to remove outdated pharmaceuticals from the active stock of the
prescription department.
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UNT TWO
14. Petitioner realleges and incorporates paragraphs one (1)
through six (6) as if fully set forth in this count.
15. Rule 64B16-27.300(3)(a), Florida Administrative Code, provides
that each pharmacy establish a Continuous Quality Improvement Program
(COD with the CQI being described in the pharmacy’s policy and
procedures manual, At a minimum, the CQI shall contain: provisions for a
COI committee: provisions for the prescription department manager to
ensure that the committee conducts a review of Quality Related events at
least every three months; a planned process to record, measure, assess,
and improve the quality of patient care; and the procedure for reviewing
Quality Related events.
16. Rule 64B16-27.300(5), Florida Administrative Code, provides
that the records maintained as a component of the pharmacy CQI are
confidential; however, to determine compliance, the Department may
review the policy and procedures and a Summarization of Quality Related
Events.
17. During the February 17, 2003, inspection and the June 9, 2003,
inspection, the DOH investigator requested to review Respondent's policy
and procedures and summarization of Quality Related Events.
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18. No CQI or ‘Summarization of Quality Related Events was
presented to the DOH investigator during the February 17, 2003,
inspection. :
19. No CQI or “summatization of Quality Related Events was
presented to the DOH investigator during the June 9, 2003, inspection.
20, Based on the foregoing, Respondent has violated Section
465.023(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2002), violating a rule of the board,
‘through a- violation of Rule 64B16-27.300(5), Florida Administrative Code,
by failing to make the pharmacy’s policy and procedures, including CQI
and a Summarization of Quality Related Events, available to. the
Department investigator for review.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Board of.
Pharmacy enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties:
permanent revocation or suspension of Respondent's license, restriction of
practice, imposition of’ an administrative fine, issuance of a reprimand,
placement of Respondent on. probation, corrective action, refund of fees
billed or collected, remedial education and/or any other relief that the
Board deems appropriate.
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SIGNED this__ 344 day of __feuz _— , 2004,
John O. Agwunobi, M.D, M.B.A., M.P.H.
Secretary, Department of Health
Deborah B, Loucks
Assistant General Counsel
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOH Prosecution Services Unit
DEPUTY CLERK 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-65
ouenk N ocbhue Colman Tallahassee, FL 32399-3265
pare 28105 : Florida Bar # 0169889
; (850) 414-8126
(850) 488-1855 FAX
Reviewed and approved by: DKA (initials) _/o/+7 /27(date)
PCP: Vautlos
Your Druggist, Case Number 2003-06550
NOTICE OF RIGHTS
Respondent has the right to request a hearing to be
conducted in accordance with Section 120.569 and 120.57,
Florida Statutes, to be represented by counsel or other qualified
representative, to present evidence and argument, to call and
cross-examine witnesses and to have subpoena and subpoena
duces tecum issued on his or her behalf if.a hearing is requested.
NOTICE REGARDING ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Respondent is placed on notice that Petitioner has incurred
costs related to the investigation and prosecution of this matter.
Pursuant to Section 456.072(4), Florida Statutes, the Board shall
assess costs related to the investigation and prosecution of a
disciplinary matter, which may include attorney hours and costs,
on the Respondent in addition to any other discipline imposed.
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Docket for Case No: 06-002882
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 03, 2007 |
Motion to Re-open Case filed. (DOAH CASE NO. 07-1974PL ESTABLISHED)
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Oct. 13, 2006 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 12, 2006 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction without Prejudice filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (S. Dyen) filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Respondent`s Answers to Interrogatories (S. Dyen) filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Respondent`s Answers to Interrogatories (Your Druggist, Inc.) filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Response to Petitioner`s Request for Production (Your Druggist, Inc.) filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Reply to Request for Admissions (Your Druggist, Inc.) filed.
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Sep. 28, 2006 |
Reply to Request for Admissions (S. Dyen) filed.
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Sep. 01, 2006 |
Order Granting Respondent`s Motion for Extension of Time.
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Aug. 30, 2006 |
Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Motion for Extension of Time filed.
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Aug. 29, 2006 |
Respondent`s Motion for Extension of Time (2) filed.
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Aug. 29, 2006 |
Notice of Production from Non Party (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.351) filed.
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Aug. 24, 2006 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 24, 2006 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for October 24 and 25, 2006; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL).
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Aug. 24, 2006 |
Order Granting Motion to Consolidate Without Objection (DOAH Case Nos. 06-2881PL and 06-2882).
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Aug. 24, 2006 |
Order of Consolidation (DOAH Case Nos. 06-2881PL and 06-2882). |
Aug. 18, 2006 |
Petitioner`s Motion to Consolidate without Objection and Unilateral Response to Initial Orders (with DOAH Case No. 06-2881PL) filed.
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Aug. 18, 2006 |
Notice of Having Served Petitioner`s First Request for Admissions, First Interrogatories, and First Request for Production of Documents upon Respondent filed.
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Aug. 17, 2006 |
Compliance with Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 11, 2006 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 11, 2006 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 11, 2006 |
Agency referral filed.
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Aug. 11, 2006 |
Initial Order.
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