Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF PHARMACY
Respondent: JAMES PHILLIP BROWN
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Jacksonville, Florida
Filed: Jan. 20, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, August 29, 2000.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH,
Petitioner, ;
vs. : ; CASENO:: 97-21985
JAMES PHILLIP BROWN, O60 - O37
Respondent /
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, hereinafter referred to as “Petitioner,” files -
this Administrative Complaint before the Board ‘of Pharmacy against JAMES PHILLIP
BROWN, hereinafter referred to as “Respondent,” and alleges:
1. Effective July 1, 1997, Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the
practice of pharmacy pursuant to Section 20.43, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1996); Chapter 455,
Florida Statutes; and Chapter 465, Florida Statutes. .
2. Pursuant to the authority of Section 20.43(3)(f), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1996), the
Petitioner has contracted with the Agency for Health Care Administration to provide consumer
complaint, _Anvestigative, and prosecutorial services required by the Division of Medical Quality
Assurance, councils, or boards, as appropriate, including the issuance of emergency orders of
suspension or restriction. )
3. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed pharmacist in
the state of Florida, having been issued license number PS 0016726.
4, Respondent’s last known address is 1342 Marlee Road, Jacksonville, Florida:
32259.
5. At all times material hereto, Respondent was employed as the pharmacy
department manager at Pearl Street Pharmacy, Inc. located at 312 West 8 Street, Jacksonville,
Florida.
6. On or about December 11, 1997, a routine inspection was conducted at the
. aforementioned establishment.
7. The December 11, 1997 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to ensure that
pharmacy technicians were properly identified. ca
8. The December 11, 1997 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to properly
| complete Drug Enforcement Agency 222 order forms.
9. The December 11, 1997 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to maintain a
certified daily printout or signature log of all controlled substances received.
COUNT I
10. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through nine (9) as if full stated herein.
11. Based on the foregoing, Respondent's license to practice as a pharmacist in the
State of Florida is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 465.016(1)(e), Florida Statutes, by
violating , ection 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Section 465.016(1)(0), Florida
Statutes, in violation of Rule 64B16-27.410, Florida Administrative Code, by failing to identify
pharmacy technicians by endorsing their wearing a type of identification badge that is clearly
visible which specifically identifies the employee by name and by status as a “pharmacy
technician.”
COUNT ce
12. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through nine () as if full stated herein.
) 13. Based on the foregoing, Respondent's license to practice as a pharmacy in the
State of Florida is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 465.016(1)(e), Florida Statutes, by:
violating Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Section 893.07(2), Florida Statutes,
by failing to properly maintain the records of controlled substances received.
COUNT III
14, Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through nine (9) as if full stated herein.
15. Based on the foregoing, Respondent's license to practice as a pharmacy in the
State of Florida is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 465.016(1)(e), Florida Statutes, by
violating Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Rule 64B16-28.140(3)(c)(d)(e),
Florida Administrative Code, by failing to maintain a daily hardcopy printout a log book of
prescription orders. :
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the Board of Pharmacy enter an Order
imposing ne or more of the following penalties: revocation or suspension of the Respondent's
license, restriction of the Respondent's practice, imposition of an administrative fine, issuance of
a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, and/or ‘any other relief that the Board
deems appropriate.
SIGNED this/ Yt -day of _\Yeunhoe 1998.
COUNSEL FOR AGENCY:
Carolyn Taylor
of Senior Attorney
Florida Bar Number 0127884
Agency for Health Care Administration
General Counsel’s Office - MQA
Allied Health
P.O. Box 14229
Tallahassee, FL 32317 - 4229
(850) 487-9644
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10/29/98
PCP: Marina Garcia Woods
Juan Mora, R.Ph.
DOM: July 28, 1998
Case No. 97-21985
. Director
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Douglas M. Cook
By? Nancy M. Snurkowski
Chief Attorney
On Behalf of the Agenc¥ for
Health Care Administration
. FILED
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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CLERK
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Docket for Case No: 00-000314
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 29, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Aug. 16, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance sent out. (Parties to advise status by November 16, 2000.)
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Aug. 15, 2000 |
Answer (T. Roberts) filed. |
Aug. 14, 2000 |
Motion to Abate (Petitioner) filed.
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Mar. 10, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for August 22, 2000; 12:00 p.m.; Jacksonville, FL)
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Feb. 04, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jan. 24, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Jan. 20, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Jan. 20, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Jan. 20, 2000 |
Agency Referral letter filed.
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