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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMERAFFAffiS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069
KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-in-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097
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JAMIE TRANG TA 255 W Herndon Ave Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacist License No RPH 59312
Respondents
Case No 5283
OAHNo 2015110188
STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER
FOR RESPONDENT SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY
DECISION AND ORDER
The attached Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is here by adopted by the Board of
Pharmacy Department of Consumer Affairs as its Decision in this matter
This Decision shall become effective at 500pm on June 6 2016 ----- shy -- shy ------- -- shy
It is so ORDERED on May 5 2016
BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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By Amy Gutierrez PharmD Board President
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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California KENT D HARRIS Supervising Deputy Attorney General DAVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 269443
1300 I Street Suite 125 PO Box 944255 Sacramento CA 94244-2550 Telephone (916) 324-8010 Facsimile (916) 327-8643 E-mail DavidBricedojcagov
Attorneysfor Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069
KHOA TAN HUYNH Pharmacist-In-Charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097
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JAMIETRANGTA 255 W Herndon Ave Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacist License No RPH 59312
Respondents
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Case No 5283
OAH No 2015110188
STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER
FOR RESPONDENT SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY
STIPULATED SETTLEMENT FOR SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY (5283)
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IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-
entitled proceedings that the following matters are true
PARTIES
1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy
She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala
D Harris Attorney General of the State of California by David E Brice Deputy Attorney
General
2 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent) is represented in this proceeding by attorney Mark A Broughton whose address
is 2445 Capitol Street Suite 150 Fresno CA 93721
3 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit No
PHY 50069 to Respondent The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times
relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 5283 and will expire on August 1 2016 unless
renewed
JURISDICTION
4 Accusation No 5283 was filed before the Board ofPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other
statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 17 2015
Respondent timely filed its Notice ofDefense contesting the Accusation
5 A copy of Accusation No 5283 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by
ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS
6 Respondent has carefully read fully discussed with counsel and understands the
charges and allegations in Accusation No 5283 Respondent has also carefully read fully
discussed with counsel and tmderstands the effects of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order
7 Respondent is fhlly aware of its legal rights in this matter including the right to a
hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at
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its own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against them the right to
present evidence and to testify on its own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to compel
the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration and
court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California
Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws
8- Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and
every right set forth above
CULPABILITY
9 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation
No 5283
10 Respondent agrees that its Pharmacy Permit is subject to discipline and they agree to
be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order below
RESERVATION
11 The admissions made by Respondent herein are only for the purposes of this
proceeding or any other proceedings in which the Board ofPharmacy or other professional
licensing agency is involved and shall not be admissible in any other criminal or civil
proceeding
CONTINGENCY
12 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board of Pharmacy Respondent
understands and agrees that counsel for Complainant and fhe staff of the Board of Pharmacy may
commtill1Cate~diimiddotecflyWith the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to
or participation by Respondent or its counsel By signing the stipulation Respondent lmderstands
and agrees that they may not withdraw its agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the
time the Board considers and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its
Decision and Order the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be ofno force or
effect except for this paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties
and the Board shall not be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter
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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile
copies of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order including PDF and facsimile
signatures thereto shall have the same force and effect as the originals
14 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an
integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement
It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions
negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a
writing executed by an authorized representative ofeach of the parties
15 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that
the Board may without further notice or formal proceeding issue and enter the following
Disciplinary Order
DISCIPLINARY ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 issued to Respondent
Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge is revoked However
the revocation is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years on the
following terms and conditions
1 Obey All Laws
Respondent owner shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations
Respondent owner shall report any of the following occurrences to the board in writing
within seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence
0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the
Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled
substances laws
0 a plea of gnilty or nolo contendere in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any
criminal complaint information or indictment
0 a conviction of any crime
0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
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by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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effective date of this decision that this term has been satisfied Failure to submit such
notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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ACCEPTANCE
I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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ENDORSEMENT
The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy
Dated
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Respectfully submitted
AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Exhibit A
Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
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that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
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No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
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7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
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9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
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14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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KAMALA D HARRIS Attorney General of California KENT D HARRIS Supervising Deputy Attorney General DAVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General State Bar No 269443
1300 I Street Suite 125 PO Box 944255 Sacramento CA 94244-2550 Telephone (916) 324-8010 Facsimile (916) 327-8643 E-mail DavidBricedojcagov
Attorneysfor Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter ofthe Accusation Against
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069
KHOA TAN HUYNH Pharmacist-In-Charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097
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JAMIETRANGTA 255 W Herndon Ave Clovis CA 93612
Pharmacist License No RPH 59312
Respondents
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Case No 5283
OAH No 2015110188
STIPULATED SETTLEMENT AND DISCIPLINARY ORDER
FOR RESPONDENT SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY
STIPULATED SETTLEMENT FOR SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY (5283)
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IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-
entitled proceedings that the following matters are true
PARTIES
1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy
She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala
D Harris Attorney General of the State of California by David E Brice Deputy Attorney
General
2 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent) is represented in this proceeding by attorney Mark A Broughton whose address
is 2445 Capitol Street Suite 150 Fresno CA 93721
3 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit No
PHY 50069 to Respondent The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times
relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 5283 and will expire on August 1 2016 unless
renewed
JURISDICTION
4 Accusation No 5283 was filed before the Board ofPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other
statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 17 2015
Respondent timely filed its Notice ofDefense contesting the Accusation
5 A copy of Accusation No 5283 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by
ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS
6 Respondent has carefully read fully discussed with counsel and understands the
charges and allegations in Accusation No 5283 Respondent has also carefully read fully
discussed with counsel and tmderstands the effects of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order
7 Respondent is fhlly aware of its legal rights in this matter including the right to a
hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at
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present evidence and to testify on its own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to compel
the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration and
court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California
Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws
8- Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and
every right set forth above
CULPABILITY
9 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation
No 5283
10 Respondent agrees that its Pharmacy Permit is subject to discipline and they agree to
be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order below
RESERVATION
11 The admissions made by Respondent herein are only for the purposes of this
proceeding or any other proceedings in which the Board ofPharmacy or other professional
licensing agency is involved and shall not be admissible in any other criminal or civil
proceeding
CONTINGENCY
12 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board of Pharmacy Respondent
understands and agrees that counsel for Complainant and fhe staff of the Board of Pharmacy may
commtill1Cate~diimiddotecflyWith the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to
or participation by Respondent or its counsel By signing the stipulation Respondent lmderstands
and agrees that they may not withdraw its agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the
time the Board considers and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its
Decision and Order the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be ofno force or
effect except for this paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties
and the Board shall not be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter
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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile
copies of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order including PDF and facsimile
signatures thereto shall have the same force and effect as the originals
14 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an
integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement
It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions
negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a
writing executed by an authorized representative ofeach of the parties
15 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that
the Board may without further notice or formal proceeding issue and enter the following
Disciplinary Order
DISCIPLINARY ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 issued to Respondent
Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge is revoked However
the revocation is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years on the
following terms and conditions
1 Obey All Laws
Respondent owner shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations
Respondent owner shall report any of the following occurrences to the board in writing
within seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence
0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the
Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled
substances laws
0 a plea of gnilty or nolo contendere in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any
criminal complaint information or indictment
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0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
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by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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effective date of this decision that this term has been satisfied Failure to submit such
notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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ACCEPTANCE
I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
~-_NPT LIFE PHARMACY
I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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ENDORSEMENT
The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy
Dated
SA2014117198 40630doc
Respectfully submitted
AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Exhibit A
Accusation No 5283
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Supervising beput)i Attorney General--middot middot DAVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General middotstate Bar No 269443 middot middot
1300 I Street Suite 125 P 0 Box 944255 Sacramento CA 94244-2550 Telephone (916) 324c8010 Facsimile (916) 327-8643 Email DavidBricedojcagov
Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 middot
KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097 ---- shy
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
middot(a) Every pharmacy shall designate a pharmacist-in-charge
(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
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directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
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hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
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(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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PRAYER [
WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties to the above-
entitled proceedings that the following matters are true
PARTIES
1 Virginia Herold (Complainant) is the Executive Officer of the Board of Pharmacy
She brought this action solely in her official capacity and is represented in this matter by Kamala
D Harris Attorney General of the State of California by David E Brice Deputy Attorney
General
2 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent) is represented in this proceeding by attorney Mark A Broughton whose address
is 2445 Capitol Street Suite 150 Fresno CA 93721
3 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit No
PHY 50069 to Respondent The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times
relevant to the charges brought in Accusation No 5283 and will expire on August 1 2016 unless
renewed
JURISDICTION
4 Accusation No 5283 was filed before the Board ofPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs and is currently pending against Respondent The Accusation and all other
statutorily required documents were properly served on Respondent on August 17 2015
Respondent timely filed its Notice ofDefense contesting the Accusation
5 A copy of Accusation No 5283 is attached as exhibit A and incorporated herein by
ADVISEMENT AND WAIVERS
6 Respondent has carefully read fully discussed with counsel and understands the
charges and allegations in Accusation No 5283 Respondent has also carefully read fully
discussed with counsel and tmderstands the effects of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order
7 Respondent is fhlly aware of its legal rights in this matter including the right to a
hearing on the charges and allegations in the Accusation the right to be represented by counsel at
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its own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against them the right to
present evidence and to testify on its own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to compel
the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration and
court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California
Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws
8- Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and
every right set forth above
CULPABILITY
9 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation
No 5283
10 Respondent agrees that its Pharmacy Permit is subject to discipline and they agree to
be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order below
RESERVATION
11 The admissions made by Respondent herein are only for the purposes of this
proceeding or any other proceedings in which the Board ofPharmacy or other professional
licensing agency is involved and shall not be admissible in any other criminal or civil
proceeding
CONTINGENCY
12 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board of Pharmacy Respondent
understands and agrees that counsel for Complainant and fhe staff of the Board of Pharmacy may
commtill1Cate~diimiddotecflyWith the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to
or participation by Respondent or its counsel By signing the stipulation Respondent lmderstands
and agrees that they may not withdraw its agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the
time the Board considers and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its
Decision and Order the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be ofno force or
effect except for this paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties
and the Board shall not be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter
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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile
copies of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order including PDF and facsimile
signatures thereto shall have the same force and effect as the originals
14 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an
integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement
It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions
negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a
writing executed by an authorized representative ofeach of the parties
15 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that
the Board may without further notice or formal proceeding issue and enter the following
Disciplinary Order
DISCIPLINARY ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 issued to Respondent
Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge is revoked However
the revocation is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years on the
following terms and conditions
1 Obey All Laws
Respondent owner shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations
Respondent owner shall report any of the following occurrences to the board in writing
within seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence
0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the
Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled
substances laws
0 a plea of gnilty or nolo contendere in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any
criminal complaint information or indictment
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
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by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
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Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
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ACCEPTANCE
I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
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Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
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9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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its own expense the right to confront and cross-examine the witnesses against them the right to
present evidence and to testify on its own behalf the right to the issuance of subpoenas to compel
the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents the right to reconsideration and
court review of an adverse decision and all other rights accorded by the California
Administrative Procedure Act and other applicable laws
8- Respondent voluntarily knowingly and intelligently waives and gives up each and
every right set forth above
CULPABILITY
9 Respondent admits the truth of each and every charge and allegation in Accusation
No 5283
10 Respondent agrees that its Pharmacy Permit is subject to discipline and they agree to
be bound by the Boards probationary terms as set forth in the Disciplinary Order below
RESERVATION
11 The admissions made by Respondent herein are only for the purposes of this
proceeding or any other proceedings in which the Board ofPharmacy or other professional
licensing agency is involved and shall not be admissible in any other criminal or civil
proceeding
CONTINGENCY
12 This stipulation shall be subject to approval by the Board of Pharmacy Respondent
understands and agrees that counsel for Complainant and fhe staff of the Board of Pharmacy may
commtill1Cate~diimiddotecflyWith the Board regarding this stipulation and settlement without notice to
or participation by Respondent or its counsel By signing the stipulation Respondent lmderstands
and agrees that they may not withdraw its agreement or seek to rescind the stipulation prior to the
time the Board considers and acts upon it If the Board fails to adopt this stipulation as its
Decision and Order the Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order shall be ofno force or
effect except for this paragraph it shall be inadmissible in any legal action between the parties
and the Board shall not be disqualified from further action by having considered this matter
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STIPULATED SETTLEMENT FOR SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY (5283)
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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile
copies of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order including PDF and facsimile
signatures thereto shall have the same force and effect as the originals
14 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an
integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement
It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions
negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a
writing executed by an authorized representative ofeach of the parties
15 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that
the Board may without further notice or formal proceeding issue and enter the following
Disciplinary Order
DISCIPLINARY ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 issued to Respondent
Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge is revoked However
the revocation is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years on the
following terms and conditions
1 Obey All Laws
Respondent owner shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations
Respondent owner shall report any of the following occurrences to the board in writing
within seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence
0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the
Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled
substances laws
0 a plea of gnilty or nolo contendere in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any
criminal complaint information or indictment
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
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by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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effective date of this decision that this term has been satisfied Failure to submit such
notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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ACCEPTANCE
I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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ENDORSEMENT
The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy
Dated
SA2014117198 40630doc
Respectfully submitted
AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Exhibit A
Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 middot
KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097 ---- shy
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
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9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
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Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
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the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
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FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
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29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile
copies of this Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order including PDF and facsimile
signatures thereto shall have the same force and effect as the originals
14 This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order is intended by the parties to be an
integrated writing representing the complete final and exclusive embodiment of their agreement
It supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements understandings discussions
negotiations and commitments (written or oral) This Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary
Order may not be altered amended modified supplemented or otherwise changed except by a
writing executed by an authorized representative ofeach of the parties
15 In consideration of the foregoing admissions and stipulations the parties agree that
the Board may without further notice or formal proceeding issue and enter the following
Disciplinary Order
DISCIPLINARY ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 issued to Respondent
Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge is revoked However
the revocation is stayed and Respondent is placed on probation for three (3) years on the
following terms and conditions
1 Obey All Laws
Respondent owner shall obey all state and federal laws and regulations
Respondent owner shall report any of the following occurrences to the board in writing
within seventy-two (72) hours of such occurrence
0 an arrest or issuance of a criminal complaint for violation of any provision of the
Pharmacy Law state and federal food and drug laws or state and federal controlled
substances laws
0 a plea of gnilty or nolo contendere in any state or federal criminal proceeding to any
criminal complaint information or indictment
0 a conviction of any crime
0 discipline citation or other administrative action filed by any state or federal agency
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
Respondent owner shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determinedmiddot
by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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which involves respondents Pharmacy Permit or which is related to the practice of
pharmacy or the manufacturing obtaining handling or distributing billing or
charging for any drug device or controlled substance
Failure to timely report any such occurrence shall be considered a violation ofprobation
2 Report to the Board
Respondent owner shall report to the board quarterly on a schedule as directed by the board
or its designee The report shall be made either in person or in writing as directed Among other
requirements respondent owner shall state in each report tmder penalty ofperjury whether there
has been compliance with all the terms and conditions ofprobation Failure to submit timely
reports in a form as directed shall be considered a violation of probation Anyperiod(s) of
delinquency in submission of reports as directed may be added to the total period ofprobation
Moreover if the final probation report is not made as directed probation shall be automatically
extended until such time as the final report is made and accepted by the board
3 Interview with the Board
Upon receipt of reasonable prior notice respondent owner shall appear in person for
interviews with the board or its designee at such intervals and locations as are determined by the
board or its designee Failure to appear for any scheduled interview without prior notification to
board staff or failure to appear for two (2) or more scheduled interviews with the board or its
designee during the period ofprobation shall be considered a violation ofprobation
4 Cooperate with Board Staff
Respondent owner shall cooperate with the boards inspection program and with the boards
monitoring and investigation of respondents compliance with the terms and conditions of their
probation Failure to cooperate shall be considered a violation ofprobation
5 Reimbursement of Board Costs
As a condition precedent to successful completion ofprobation respondent owner shall pay
to the board its costs of investigation and prosecution in the amount of$546240 Respondent
owner shall make said payments on a payment plan approved by the Board Respondent owner
Khoa Tan Huynh and Respondent Script Life Pharmacy shall be jointly and severally liable for
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
Respondent owner shall pay any costs associated with probation monitoring as determinedmiddot
by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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effective date of this decision that this term has been satisfied Failure to submit such
notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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ACCEPTANCE
I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
~-_NPT LIFE PHARMACY
I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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ENDORSEMENT
The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy
Dated
SA2014117198 40630doc
Respectfully submitted
AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Exhibit A
Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 middot
KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
Pharmacist License No RPH 56097 ---- shy
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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paying the board its costs of investigation and prosecution There shall be no deviation from this
schedule absent prior written approval by the board or its designee Failure to pay costs by the
deadline(s) as directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
The filing ofbankruptcy by respondent owner shall not relieve respondent oftheir
responsibility to reimburse the board its costs of investigation and prosecution
6 Probation Monitoring Costs
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by the board each and every year ofprobation Such costs shall be payable to the board on a
schedule as directed by the board or its designee Failure to pay such costs by the deadline(s) as
directed shall be considered a violation ofprobation
7 Status of License
Respondent owner shall at all times while on probation maintain current licensure with the
board If respondent owner submits an application to the board and the application is approved
for a change of location change ofpermit or change of ownership the board shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the license and the respondent shall remain on probation as
determined by the board Failure to maintain current licensure shall be considered a violation of
probation
Ifrespondent owners license expires or is cancelled by operation of law or otherwise at any
time during the period ofprobation including any extensions thereof or otherwise upon renewal
or reapplication respondent owners license shall be subject to all terms and conditions of this
probation not previously satisfied
8 License Surrender While on ProbationSuspension
Following the effective date of this decision should respondent owner discontinue
business respondent owner may tender the premises license to the board for surrender The
board or its designee shall have the discretion whether to grant the request for surrender or take
any other action it deems appropriate and reasonable Upon formal acceptance of the surrender of
the license respondent will no longer be subject to the terms and conditions ofprobation
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
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that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
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13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
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9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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Upon acceptance of the surrender respondent owner shall relinquish the premises wall and
renewal license to the board within ten (10) days of notification by the board that the surrender is
accepted Respondent owner shall fiJrther submit a completed Discontinuance ofBusiness form
according to board guidelines and shall notify the board ofthe records inventory transfer
Respondent owner shall also by the effective date of this decision arrange for the
continuation of care for ongoing patients of the pharn1acy by at minimum providing a written
notice to ongoing patients that specifies the anticipated closing date of the pharmacy and that
identifies one or more area pharmacies capable of taking up the patients care and by cooperating
as may be necessary in the transfer ofrecords or prescriptions for ongoing patients Within five
days of its provision to the pharmacys ongoing patients Respondent owner shall provide a copy
of the written notice to the board For the purposes of this provision ongoing patients means
those patients for whom the pharmacy has on file a prescription with one or more refills
outstanding or for whom the pharmacy has filled a prescription within the preceding sixty (60)
days
Respondent owner may not apply for any new licensure from the board for three (3) years
from the effective date ofthe surrender Respondent owner shall meet all requirements applicable
to the license sought as of the date the application for that license is submitted to the board
Respondent owner further stipulates that he or she shall reimburse the board for its costs of
investigation and prosecution prior to the acceptance of the surrender
9 Notice to Employees
Respondent owner shall upon or before the effective date of this decision ensure that all
employees involved in permit operations are made aware of all the terms and conditions of
probation either by posting a notice of the terms and conditions circulating such notice or both
If the notice required by this provision is posted it shall be posted in a prominent place and shall
remain posted throughout the probation period Respondent owner shall ensure that any
employees hired or used after the effective date of this decision are made aware of the terms and
conditions ofprobation by posting a notice circulating a notice or both Additionally
respondent owner shall submit written notification to the board within fifteen (15) days of the
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notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
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I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
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A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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effective date of this decision that this term has been satisfied Failure to submit such
notification to the board shall be considered a violation ofprobation
Employees as used in this provision includes all full-time part-time
volunteer temporary and relief employees and independent contractors employed or
hired at any time during probation
I0 Owners and Officers Knowledge of the Law
Respondent shall provide within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this decision
signed and dated statements from its owners including any owner or holder often percent (10)
or more ofthe interest in respondent or respondents stock and any officer stating under penalty
ofperjury that said individuals have read and are familiar with state and federal laws and
regulations governing the practice ofpharmacy The failure to timely provide said statements
under penalty ofperjury shall be considered a violation ofprobation
11 Posted Notice of Probation
Respondent owner shall prominently post a probation notice provided by the board in a
place conspicuous and readable to the public The probation notice shall remain posted during
the entire period of probation
Respondent owner shall not directly or indirectly engage in any conduct or make any
statement which is intended to mislead or is likely to have the effect ofmisleading any patient
customer member of the public or other person(s) as to the nature of and reason for the probation
of the licensed entity
Failure to post such notice shall be considered a violation ofprobation
12 Violation of Probation
If a respondentowner has not complied with any term or condition of probation the board
shall have continuing jurisdiction over respondent license and probation shall be automatically
extended until all terms and conditions have been satisfied or the board has taken other action as
deemed appropriate to treat the failure to comply as a violation ofprobation to terminate
probation and to impose the penalty that was stayed
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
~-_NPT LIFE PHARMACY
I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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G) The violation of any ofthe statutes of this state or any other state or of the United States regulating controlled substances and dangerpus drugs
8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
middot(a) Every pharmacy shall designate a pharmacist-in-charge
(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY
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Health and Safety Code section 11056(e)(4) Hydrocodone Bitartrate the generic name is also
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
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9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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23 b On or about January 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
middot the prescriber to make this devhiionTrorritlieprescHptionmiddotmiddotmiddot--- -~middot~----- middotmiddotmiddot ---middot-middotmiddotmiddot---- middot--~--- --~- middot - r c On or about January q 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
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23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
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If respondent owner violates probation in any respect the board after giving respondent
owner notice and an opportunity to be heard may revoke probation and carry out the disciplinary
order that was stayed Notice and opportunity to be heard are not required for those provisions
stating that a violation thereof may lead to automatic termination of the stay andor revocation of
the license If a petition to revoke probation or an accusation is filed against respondent during
probation the board shall have continuing jurisdiction and the period ofprobation shall be
automatically extended until the petition to revoke probation or accusation is heard and decided
13 Completion of Probation
Upon written notice by the board or its designee indicating successful completion of
probation respondent license will be fully restored
14 Community Services Program
Within sixty (60) days of the effective date of this decision respondent owner shall submit
to the board or its designee for prior approval a community service program in which respondent
shall provide free health-care related services to a community or charitable facility or agency
equivalent to $25000 in sharps disposal containers andor drug mail back envelopes
Within thirty (30) days ofboard approval thereof respondent owner shall submit
documentation to the board demonstrating commencement of the community service program
Respondent owner shall report on progress with the community service program in the quarterly
reports
Failure to timely submit commence or comply with the program shall be considered a
violation of probation
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
~-_NPT LIFE PHARMACY
I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
DATED
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Respectfully submitted
AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 middot
KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
follows
a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
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I have carefully read the above Stipulated Settlement and Disciplinary Order and have fully
discussed it with my attorney Mark A Broughton I understand the stipulation and the effect it
will have on my Phannacy Permit I enter into this Stipulated Settiement and Disciplinary Order
voluntarily knowingly and intelligently and agree to be bomid bY the Decision and Order of the
Board ofPharmacy
DATED RESIDENTPHARMACIST
~-_NPT LIFE PHARMACY
I have read and fully discussed with Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in
Charge Script Life Pharmacy the terms and con itions and other matte s contained in the above
Stipulated Settlement a Disciplinary
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
12 middot on a weekly basis on behalf ofSLP
13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully
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Dated
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AVID E BRICE Deputy Attorney General Attorneys for Complainant
11 STIPULATED SETTLEMENT FOR SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY (5283)
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
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dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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Accusation No 5283
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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JAMIE TRANG TA -255 W-Heriidon-Ave_ -middot ~--shyClovis CA93612
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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G) The violation of any ofthe statutes of this state or any other state or of the United States regulating controlled substances and dangerpus drugs
8 Section 4113 of the Code states in pertinent part
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
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Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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Attorneys for Complainant
BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Case No 5283
SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY KHOA TAN HUYNH PRESIDENTPHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W Herndon Ave Suite 101 Clovis CA 93612 middot
ACCUSATION
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KHOATANHUYNH Pharmacist-In-charge 2629 Portland Ave Clovis CA 93619
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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(c) The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for a pharmacys compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofpharmacy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
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13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
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SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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1 Virginia Herold (Complainrut)brings this Accusation solely in her official capacity j
as the Executive Officer of the Board of ~harriJacy Department of Consumer Affairs
2 On or about August 25 2009 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacy Permit
Number PHY 50069 to Script Life Pharniacy Khoa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Charge
(Respondent SLP) The Pharmacy Permit was in full force and effect at all times relevant to the
charges brought herein and will expire on August 1 2015 unless renewed
3 On or about August 26 2004 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH S6097 to Khoa Tan Huynh (Respondent Huynh) The Pharmacist License was in
full force and effect at all times relevant io the charges brought herein and will expire on August
31 2016 unless renewed
4 On or about February 1 2007 the Board of Pharmacy issued Pharmacist License
Number RPH 59312 to Jamie Trang Ta (Respondent Ta) The Pharmacist License was in full
force and effect at all times relevant to the charges brought herein and will expire on January 31
2015 unless renewed
STATUTORY REFERENCES
5 This Accusation is brought before the Board oPharmacy (Board) Department of
Consumer Affairs under the authority of the following lawsmiddot All section references are to the
Business and Professions Code unless otherwise indicated
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(a) Every license issued may be suspended or revoked
(b) The board sha14iscipliqe jh_l)()lde(of any liceJ1_seiss1ledbytlJe board whoseshydefauit has been entered or whosercase has been heard by the board and found guilty- - ~
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Th~ board shall take actio~ against any holder of a license who is guilty of unprofessional conduct or whose license has been procured by fraud or misrepresentation or issued by mistake Unprofessional conduct shall include but is not limited to any of the following
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
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2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
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13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
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COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
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6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
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13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
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SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
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oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
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dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
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EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
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(d) The clearly exce~slve funlishing ofcontrolled substances in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11153 o~the Health and Safety Code
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
9 Section U153(a) of the Health and Safety Code states
A prescription for acontrolled substance shall only be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practiticiner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice The responsibility for the proper prescribing and dispensing of controlleltl substances is upon the prescribing practitioner but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who fills the prescription Except as authorized by this division the following are not legal prescriptions (1) an order purporting to be a prescription which is issued not in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate and authorized
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10 Section 11158(a) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that no __- r
controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter
11 middotSection 11165( d) of the Health and Safety Code states in pertinent part that for each
prescription for a Schedule II Schedule IH or Schedule IV middotcontrolled substance as defined in the
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REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
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5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
12 middot on a weekly basis on behalf ofSLP
13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
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19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
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1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
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middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
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federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
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of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
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ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
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8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
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23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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reasonably possibie but not more than s~ven days after thedate a controIed substance is i
dispensed in a format specified by the IJ~partment of Justice -~
REGULATIONS
2 middot Section 1716 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states in pertinent part
that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior
consent of the prescriber
13 Section 1761(a) oftitle 16 of the California Code of Regulations states
No pharmacist shall compound or dispense any prescription which contains any significant error omission irregularity uncertainty ambiguity or alteration Upon receipt of any such prescription the pharmacist shall contact the prescriber to obtain the information
J needed to validate the rescription
COST RECOVERY
14 Section 1253 of the Code states in pertinent part that the Board may request the
administrative law judge to direct a licentiate foUnd to have committed a violation or violations of
the licensing act to pay a sum not to exceed the reasomible costs of the investigation and shy
enforcement of the case
DRUGS
15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY
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middot-----16 - Hydrocodone Bitartrate AlAP_is a_S_chedllleITI CO_lltJole_d_~ubstall_Ceas c_eE_i~~te_dby
Health and Safety Code section 11056(e)(4) Hydrocodone Bitartrate the generic name is also
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7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
12 middot on a weekly basis on behalf ofSLP
13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
18 middot circumstances areas follows
19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
---21 ---clireations-to-take 1-tablet4-5-tirnesadayto_patientYCwithJ)JJt_a_yalid_presectcriptLon_from
22 a physician middot-
23 b On or about January 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
25 180 with dinietioris to tBke 1 tablet 4 times aday to patient MW without a valid l
prescription from a physician ~
27 Ill
28 Ill
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--- --middot------- --- -- ------ -middot ----middot- -middotiHiRifCAUSE FOinWsciPLINE - _ ___ _____-_-~J
-- --~-c-middot--~-----o ---_-_-_lyenspensfEiTol1eG)usmiddot1r~-s~nPtlo~~j_---middotc -_-bull-c ~~~-middot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_---~--~_ middotmiddot
20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
ij
the prescriber to make this devidtionmiddotfrom the prescription middot middot- -- (
b On or about January f8 2012 Respondent Ta while working asmiddota pharmacist at
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
6 Accusation
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
middot the prescriber to make this devhiionTrorritlieprescHptionmiddotmiddotmiddot--- -~middot~----- middotmiddotmiddot ---middot-middotmiddotmiddot---- middot--~--- --~- middot - r c On or about January q 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
i middot~ middot pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MWprescription Rx 50239 for
bull
hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
follows
a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
( - ----shy
directions to take 1tabletfour tirf1es a day ~~
b On or about January 1p 2012 Respondent Ta while-worldngas a pharmacist at tmiddot
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
13192 was for a 30-45 day supply_
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-middot-----middot--c-Onorahout January-f8~ 2012 Respondent a w1lle wo~1ng qs a pharmac1slaf ---
cc___ cSLPciispeiised to patlen~MWpr~~riPticinRitli12312 tbcioliyisodofi~30 ftigcl so Rx middotmiddotmiddotmiddot j bull bull middotmiddot _ bullbullbullbullbull_
12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -
d On or about Japuary 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working asmiddot
middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
SIXTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE middot~-~ middot -
(Failure to transmit r~quired information on a weekly basis) ~
middot middot middot 26- Respondent 1Zhoa Tan Huyn)l is subject to disciplinary action under sectionlll65(d) ~ middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
8
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- ~- - - -c~-middot~---~-- middot (bispeifsiiig middotcontronea SuostancesWitliciiiriPresCfiptiltin)---~-~---c~-c=-- --shy
_ I rmiddotmiddotmiddot
27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
9
Accusation
middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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5 C Respond~nt Jamie Trang Trt
ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
abovemiddot
19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
- -21 ---H -RespondentJarnieTrangTaissubjecUQ_disciglin~1l()ti_on under _sectio1]71~f __ --1
22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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PRAYER [
WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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3 FI~ST clusE FOR DISCIPLINE middot ~-
middot 4 (Fail lire to Tr~nsmit Required Information) ~-
5 18 Respoqdent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
6 1U65(d) of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(j) in that Respondent
7 SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of Justice on a weekly basis The
8 circumstances are as follows
9 a On or about February 182010 and continuing until on or about May 262011
1o middotRespondent Huynh while working as pharmacist-in-charge at SLP failed to transmit the
11 required information for Schedule II III and IV prescriptions to the Department of Justice
12 middot on a weekly basis on behalf ofSLP
13 SECOND CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
14 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
15 19 Respondent Script Life ihiumacy is subject to disciplinary actiqn under section
16 11158(a) of the Health andSafety Code by and through code section 43010) in that Respondent
17 SLP dispensed controlled substances without a valid prescription from a physician The
18 middot circumstances areas follows
19 a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with
---21 ---clireations-to-take 1-tablet4-5-tirnesadayto_patientYCwithJ)JJt_a_yalid_presectcriptLon_from
22 a physician middot-
23 b On or about January 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
phU~cist-in ch~g~ at SLP di~~e~s~d_p~escrip~iori RX 13176-f~r o~yc~d~~~ 30 mg middot24 ~
25 180 with dinietioris to tBke 1 tablet 4 times aday to patient MW without a valid l
prescription from a physician ~
27 Ill
28 Ill
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--- --middot------- --- -- ------ -middot ----middot- -middotiHiRifCAUSE FOinWsciPLINE - _ ___ _____-_-~J
-- --~-c-middot--~-----o ---_-_-_lyenspensfEiTol1eG)usmiddot1r~-s~nPtlo~~j_---middotc -_-bull-c ~~~-middot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot_---~--~_ middotmiddot
20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
ij
the prescriber to make this devidtionmiddotfrom the prescription middot middot- -- (
b On or about January f8 2012 Respondent Ta while working asmiddota pharmacist at
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
6 Accusation
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
middot the prescriber to make this devhiionTrorritlieprescHptionmiddotmiddotmiddot--- -~middot~----- middotmiddotmiddot ---middot-middotmiddotmiddot---- middot--~--- --~- middot - r c On or about January q 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
i middot~ middot pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MWprescription Rx 50239 for
bull
hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
follows
a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
( - ----shy
directions to take 1tabletfour tirf1es a day ~~
b On or about January 1p 2012 Respondent Ta while-worldngas a pharmacist at tmiddot
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
13192 was for a 30-45 day supply_
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1 -middot --------- -middotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot ~-
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-middot-----middot--c-Onorahout January-f8~ 2012 Respondent a w1lle wo~1ng qs a pharmac1slaf ---
cc___ cSLPciispeiised to patlen~MWpr~~riPticinRitli12312 tbcioliyisodofi~30 ftigcl so Rx middotmiddotmiddotmiddot j bull bull middotmiddot _ bullbullbullbullbull_
12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -
d On or about Japuary 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working asmiddot
middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
SIXTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE middot~-~ middot -
(Failure to transmit r~quired information on a weekly basis) ~
middot middot middot 26- Respondent 1Zhoa Tan Huyn)l is subject to disciplinary action under sectionlll65(d) ~ middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
8
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27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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20 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section _ ~
1761(a) of title 16 of the California Codymiddot of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in -t
that Respondent SLP dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to
middotobtain the information needed to validate the prescription The circumstances are as follows
a On or about November 10 2011 Respondent Ta while working as a
pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nll510 for oxycodone to patient YC The prescription blank contained two prescriptions for Norco 10325 mg but no
prescription for oxycodone The patient received Norco 10325 mg and oxycodone The
prescription was erroneous because it contained a significant error omission irregularity
uncertainty ambiguity or alteration in that it had two prescriptions for themiddot same drug
Respondent Ta did not contact the prescriber to obtain the information needed to validate
the erroneous prescription
FOURTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
_(Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent ofPrescriber)
21 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section 1716
of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
Respondent SLP deviated from therequirerrients of a prescription without the prior consent of the
prescriber The circumstances are as follows
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 13192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4 time~ a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180middot- ------ ------r--- -middot- _- middot- - ------ --middot- - ~ ----- middotmiddotshy middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot middotmiddott -middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot with directions to take 1 tablet 4~6 times a day Respondent Ta did not have theconsent of
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the prescriber to make this devidtionmiddotfrom the prescription middot middot- -- (
b On or about January f8 2012 Respondent Ta while working asmiddota pharmacist at
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx 12312 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 with
directions to take 1 tablet 4-6 times a day instead of the prescribed oxycodone 30 mg 180
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
middot the prescriber to make this devhiionTrorritlieprescHptionmiddotmiddotmiddot--- -~middot~----- middotmiddotmiddot ---middot-middotmiddotmiddot---- middot--~--- --~- middot - r c On or about January q 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
i middot~ middot pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MWprescription Rx 50239 for
bull
hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
follows
a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
( - ----shy
directions to take 1tabletfour tirf1es a day ~~
b On or about January 1p 2012 Respondent Ta while-worldngas a pharmacist at tmiddot
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
13192 was for a 30-45 day supply_
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cc___ cSLPciispeiised to patlen~MWpr~~riPticinRitli12312 tbcioliyisodofi~30 ftigcl so Rx middotmiddotmiddotmiddot j bull bull middotmiddot _ bullbullbullbullbull_
12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -
d On or about Japuary 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working asmiddot
middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
SIXTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE middot~-~ middot -
(Failure to transmit r~quired information on a weekly basis) ~
middot middot middot 26- Respondent 1Zhoa Tan Huyn)l is subject to disciplinary action under sectionlll65(d) ~ middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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_ I rmiddotmiddotmiddot
27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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PRAYER [
WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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with directions to take 1 tabief4-8times a day Respondent Tad1Cfiiot havetfi=-=e-c=-=onse=-n7t-=-obullrshy - shy--~--------___________ ~__middot_______ middot_______ j___ ~ _middot _ middot - _ middot - middot_middot
middot the prescriber to make this devhiionTrorritlieprescHptionmiddotmiddotmiddot--- -~middot~----- middotmiddotmiddot ---middot-middotmiddotmiddot---- middot--~--- --~- middot - r c On or about January q 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
i middot~ middot pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MWprescription Rx 50239 for
bull
hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take I tablet 6 times a day instead of shy
the prescribed hydrocodonelapap I 01325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5 times a
day Respondent Huynh did not have the consent of the prescriber to make this deviation
from the prescription
d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed to patient MW a refill of prescription Rx 50239
for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 30 with directions to take 1 tablet 6 times a day instead
middot of the prescribed hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 180 with directions take 1 tablet 4-5
times a day Respondent Huynh did not have themiddot consent of the prescriber to make this
deviation from the prescription
FIFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Controlled Subst~nces Without a Legal Prescription)
22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section
11153(a) ofthe Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent
SLP dispensed a controlled substance without a legal prescription The circumstances are as
follows
a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___
pharmacist-in-charge at SLP dispensed two prescriptions to patient MW RX 42519 and
Rx 44675 Both prescriptions 0ere for hydrocodonelapap 101325 mg 120 with ~ ibull h bull middot-- - middotmiddot
( - ----shy
directions to take 1tabletfour tirf1es a day ~~
b On or about January 1p 2012 Respondent Ta while-worldngas a pharmacist at tmiddot
SLP dispensed to patient MW prescription Rx t 3192 for oxycodone 30 mg 180 Rx L bull
13192 was for a 30-45 day supply_
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12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -
d On or about Japuary 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working asmiddot
middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
SIXTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE middot~-~ middot -
(Failure to transmit r~quired information on a weekly basis) ~
middot middot middot 26- Respondent 1Zhoa Tan Huyn)l is subject to disciplinary action under sectionlll65(d) ~ middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
- -21 ---H -RespondentJarnieTrangTaissubjecUQ_disciglin~1l()ti_on under _sectio1]71~f __ --1
22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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-middot-----middot--c-Onorahout January-f8~ 2012 Respondent a w1lle wo~1ng qs a pharmac1slaf ---
cc___ cSLPciispeiised to patlen~MWpr~~riPticinRitli12312 tbcioliyisodofi~30 ftigcl so Rx middotmiddotmiddotmiddot j bull bull middotmiddot _ bullbullbullbullbull_
12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -
d On or about Japuary 19 2012 Respondent Huynh while working asmiddot
middot phannacist-in-charge at SLP disp~nsed to p~tient MW prescription Rx 13176 for
oxycodone 30 mg 180 There was no valid prescription for RX 13176
23 The prescriptions in subparagraph((~) of paragraph 22 totaled 240 tablets of
hydrocodoneapap dispensed in one day The prescriptions in subparagraphs (b) (c) and (d) of i
paragraph 22 totaled 540 tablets of oxycodone received by the patient over four days
24 The prescriptions in subparagraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d) of paragraph 22 were not legal
prescriptions because they were not issued in the usual course ofprofessional treatment or in
legitimate and authorized research These prescriptions were issued by Dr Jose Luis Flores
whose license was suspended by the Medical Board in OAH case number 2013120385 on January
10 2014 in part for excessive prescribing of drugs Pharmacists have a corresponding
responsibility for the proper dispensing of controlled substances This responsibility was notmet
in this case because these prescriptions were cleariy excessive
B Respondent Klwa Tan Huynh Pharmacist-In-Charge
25 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh has been the designated Pharmacist-In-Charge for
Script Life Pharmacy under Code section 4113(a) since August 25 2009 As pharmacist-inshy
- GhalgtJ-for SLP Respondent Huynh_was responsibkfor S_LP_s ~mplian_ce_vvith allstate_ancl__
federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice ofphannacy under Code section 4113(c)
SIXTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE middot~-~ middot -
(Failure to transmit r~quired information on a weekly basis) ~
middot middot middot 26- Respondent 1Zhoa Tan Huyn)l is subject to disciplinary action under sectionlll65(d) ~ middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301 U) in that Respondent Huynh
as pharmacist-in-charge for SLP failed to submit required information to the Department of
Justice on a weekly basis as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 18 above
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- ~- - - -c~-middot~---~-- middot (bispeifsiiig middotcontronea SuostancesWitliciiiriPresCfiptiltin)---~-~---c~-c=-- --shy
_ I rmiddotmiddotmiddot
27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
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middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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5 C Respond~nt Jamie Trang Trt
ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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PRAYER [
WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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- ~- - - -c~-middot~---~-- middot (bispeifsiiig middotcontronea SuostancesWitliciiiriPresCfiptiltin)---~-~---c~-c=-- --shy
_ I rmiddotmiddotmiddot
27 Respon~ent Khoa Tan Huy~is subject to disciplinary action under section 1 j 1S8(~) i I middot
of the Health and Safety Code by and thrugh Code section 43010) in that Respondent Huynh
dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (b) of
paragraph 19 above As Pharmacist-In~Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is a1~o responsible
under Code section 4113(c) for the actions of Respondent Ta as set forth in subpartgraph (a) of
paragraph 19 above
EIGHTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
28 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disCiplinary lt-Ction under section 1761(a)
of title 6 of the California Code of Regulations byand through Code section 4301G)in that
Respondent Ta dispensed an erroneous prescription without contacting the prescriber to obtain the
information needed to ~alidate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph(a) of paragraph 20
above and as Pharmacist-In-Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is responsibleuoder Code
section 4113(c) for the actionsofRespondent Ta
NINTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
(Deviating from Requirements of a Prescription without Consent of Prescriber)
29 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary actionuoder section 1716 of
title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 43010) in that
- RespondentHuynh deYiated_from_tw_reqlirllmelt]_Ofa_p_lesectCrip_tiol_vvithout_the priO) consent of the prescriber as set forth in subparagraphs (c) and (d) ofparagraph21 above As Pharmacist-Inshy
Charge for SLP Respondent Huynh is al~o responsible under Code s~ction 4113(c) for the actions ---- middot _ _____ middot
ofRespondimt Ta ~s~~t forth insubparrtpaphs (a) and (b) ofp~agraph 21 aboye
middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot- - - TENTH dAOSEFOR DISCIPLINE tmiddot
(Dispensing Controlledsubstance Without aLegal Prescription)
30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)
of the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 430l(d) in that Respondent Huynh middot
9
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middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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middot- middotmiddotmiddot- middot- -- ~
-middotmiddot bull_ 1~ ~displnsed a controlled substance withoutfaTegal-prescriptiomiddotn-ijs sef fiirtfi ~ii paragrapffs22~2~~ ~ r I
c7 ~-middotmiddot - middot~middot bullbull bull2 middot middotmiddot iibove~xsFiiarmacist~In-cliarg~middot for sntR~sp-ondenrmi)nht~ iii~if~sectjjcilisiblelmdeiinae-- 7---middotmiddot ---middot bull bull 1 f middot - bullmiddotmiddot bull -- middot -- 3 section 4113(c) for the actions ofRespontfent Ta asset forth in paragraphs 22-24 above
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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)
6
8 31 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta is subject to disciplinary action under section 11158(a) of
9 the Health Md Safety Code by and through Code section 43010) in that Respondent Ta
10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of
11 pi~Xagraph 19 above
TWELFTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)
14 32 middot Respondent Jamie Trang Tais subject to disciplinary action under section 1761(a) of
15 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301(i) in that
16 Respondent Tadispensed an erroneous p~escription without contacting the prescriber to obtairi the
17 information needed to validate the prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of paragraph 20
12
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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)
18
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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot
23 Respondent Ta deviated from the requirements of aprescription Without the prior consent of the i -middotmiddot- middot-middot ~middot middotmiddotmiddot-middot-middotmiddot-middotmiddotmiddotmiddotmiddot -- -middotmiddotmiddot--- -- bull r -- I 24 prescriber as set forth in subparagraphsi(a) an (b) of paragraph 21 abQve I ~
----- ---middot-middot omiddotbullbull25 FOURTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE
fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)
34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27
28 the Health and Safety Code by and through Code section 4301(d) in that Respondent Ta
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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
middotHuynh
3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
pursuant to Business and Professions Code middotsection 1253 and
5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
Executiv middot tcer Board of Phannacy Department of Consumer Afflirs State of California
middot Complainant
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PRAYER [
WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (
and that following the hearing the Board of Pharmacy issue a d(Jcision
1 Revoking or suspending Pharmacy Permit NumberPHY50069 issued to Script Life
Pharmacy K1oa Tan Huynh PresidentPharmacist in Chargemiddot
2 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 56097 issued to K1oa Tan
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3 Revoking or suspending Pharmacist License Number RPH 59312 issued to Jamie
Trang Ta
4 Ordering Script Life Pharmacy Khoa Tan Huynh and Jamie Trang Ta to pay the
Bo~d of Pharmacy the reasonable costs of the investigation and enforcement of this case
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5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per
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