Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BOARD OF PHARMACY
Respondent: SHELDON E. FANT
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Health
Locations: Boca Raton, Florida
Filed: Jan. 20, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, August 1, 2000.
Latest Update: Jan. 26, 2025
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Petitioner, _ HE ARI Nis S Ve.
vs. CASENO.: 98-11361
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SHELDON E. FANT,
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
Petitioner, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, hereinafter referred to as “Petitioner,” files
this Administrative Complaint before the Board of Pharmacy against SHELDON E. FANT,
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, investigative, and prosecutorial services required by the Division of Medical Quality
Assurance, council, or boards, as appropriate, including the issuance of einergency 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 0004185. .
4. Respondent’s last known address is 18036 Mambo Drive, Boca Raton, Florida
33496.
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5. At all times material hereto, Respondent was employed as the pharmacy manager
at Preferred Prescription Plan, Inc. located at 2201 West Sample Road, Building 9 #1A,
Pompano Beach, Florida 33073.
6. On or about April 14, 1998, a routine inspection was conducted at the
aforementioned establishment.
7. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to be present when
the pharmacy opened. As a result, the pharmacy technicians were not supervised.
8. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent could not locate the
proper Schedule V drug storage for the inspection.
9. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent could not locate the
controlled substance records nor the biennial inventory for the inspection.
10. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent could not locate the
positive and negative drug formularies for the inspection.
11. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to have a current
_reference manual and pharmacy rules available.
12. The April 14, 1998 inspection revealed that Respondent failed to have a written
Policy and Procedure Manual available for the pharmacy technicians.
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13. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein.
14: | 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 Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Rule 64B16-28.109(4), Florida
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Administrative Code, for permitting any person other than a Florida registered pharmacist to
enter or remain in the prescription department whenever the prescription department of any
community pharmacy or any community pharmacy establishment is closed.
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15. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein.
16. 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 Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Rule 64B16-27.400, Florida
Administrative Code, by allowing someone other than a licensed pharmacist or a duly registered
intern in this state to perform functions within the definition of the practice of the profession of
pharmacy without direct and immediate personal supervision.
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17. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein.
18. 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 Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Section 465.025(5), Florida Statutes,
by failing to have available the formulary of generic and brand name drug products.
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19. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein.
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20. 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 Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Section 893.07(1)(b), Florida Statutes,
by failing to maintain on a current basis a complete and accurate record of each substance
manufactured, received, sold, delivered, or otherwise disposed of by the pharmacist.
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21. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein. .
22. 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 Section 465.018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Section 893.07, Florida Statutes, by
failing to properly maintain records of controlled substances.
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23. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference the allegations contained in
paragraphs one (1) through twelve (12) as if full stated herein.
24. Based on the foregoing, Respondent's license to practice as a pharmacist in the
State of J Florida i is subject to discipline pursuant to Section 465 .016(1}(e), Florida Stat ites, by
violating Section 465 (018, Florida Statutes, in violation of Rule 64B16-28. 1071), Florida
Administrative Code, by failing to have a current copy of the laws and rules governing the
“practice of pharmacy i in the state of Florida in the prescription department of a pharmacy.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the, Board of Pharmacy enter an Order
imposing one 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
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a reprimand, placement of the Respondent on probation, and/or any other relief that the Board
deems appropriate.
' SIGNED thid We day of N¢ yrnloe , 1998.
Douglas M. Cook
irector
By: Nancy M. Snurkowski
Chief Attorney
_ On Behalf of the Agency for
Health Care Administration
COUNSEL FOR AGENCY:
OTs Carolyn Taylor Fl LE D
Senior Attorney DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Florida Bar Number 0127884 EPUTY CLERK
Agency for Health Care Administration CLERK v0, Dew
General Counsel’s Office - MQA Y.23 9.
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P.O. Box 14229
Tallahassee, FL 32317 - 4229
(850) 487-9644
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PCP: Marina Garcia Woods
Juan Mora, R.Ph.
DOM: September 15, 1998
~ Case No. 98-11361
Docket for Case No: 00-000320
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Aug. 01, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Jun. 14, 2000 |
Order to Show Cause sent out. (parties are to respond within 10 days from the date of this order)
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Feb. 25, 2000 |
Order Placing Case in Abeyance sent out. (parties shall file response by 5/1/2000)
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Feb. 25, 2000 |
Order of Consolidation sent out. (Consolidated cases are: 00-000320, 00-000324)
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Feb. 22, 2000 |
Notice of Filing Sheldon E. Fant, RPH`s Written Consent to Continue Proceedings; Sheldon E. Fant, RPH`s Consent to Continue Proceedings filed.
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Feb. 10, 2000 |
Respondent`s Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 10, 2000 |
Respondent`s Motion to Continue Proceedings filed.
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Feb. 04, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jan. 25, 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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