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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, PRESIDENT/PHARMACIST 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, and 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 5:00p.m. on June 6, 2016. ------ --- ------- --- It is so ORDERED on May 5, 2016. BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS STATE OF CALIFORNIA ---1 I ' ! l By Amy Gutierrez, Pharm.D. Board President

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Page 1: BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF ... › enforcement › fy1415 › ac145283... · HUYNH, PRESIDENT/PHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W. Herndon Ave., Suite 101 Clovis, CA 93612

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

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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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

DATED

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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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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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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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controlled substance classified in Sched~le IIshall be dispensed without a prescription meeting r the requirements of this chapter

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that ph~acists shall not deviat~ from the requirements of a prescription except upon the prior

consent of the prescriber

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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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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

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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

_(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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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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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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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

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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

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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

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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

~-_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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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

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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

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

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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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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___

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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__

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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

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(Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)

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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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13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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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

15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY

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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

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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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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

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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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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

(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)

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

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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13 The parties understand and agree that Portable Document Format (PDF) and facsimile

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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20 pharmacist at SLP dispensed prescription RX Nl1510 for oxycodone 30 mg 150 with

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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

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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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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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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__

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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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13 (Dispensing Erroneous Prescriptions)

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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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

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

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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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KAMALA D HARRIS j ttQJJley_Q~pera]_Qf-CIifm1iL _-_-_ ----------=- _KENT D HARRis - - - - ~-------------7--~-----~-~-- ---middot--

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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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(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

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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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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

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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

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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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

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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

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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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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

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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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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

submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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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

DATED

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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

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

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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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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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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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

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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

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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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

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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

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

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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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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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Page 10: BEFORE THE BOARD OF PHARMACY DEPARTMENT OF ... › enforcement › fy1415 › ac145283... · HUYNH, PRESIDENT/PHARMACIST IN CHARGE 255 W. Herndon Ave., Suite 101 Clovis, CA 93612

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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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STIPULATED SETTLEMENT FOR SCRIPT LIFE PHARMACY (5283)

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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

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Respectfully submitted

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

Pharmacy Permit No PHY 50069 middot

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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treatment program for the purpose of prpviding the user with controlled substances sufficient to keep him or her comfortable by maintaining customary use

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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ELEVENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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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

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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20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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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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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The foregoing Stipulated Settlement anlt Disciplinary Order is hereby respectfully

submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy

Dated

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

(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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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

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20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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

submitted for consideration by tbe Board of Pharmacy

Dated

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Respectfully submitted

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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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)

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

7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)

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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

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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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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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

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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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treatment program for the purpose of prpviding the user with controlled substances sufficient to keep him or her comfortable by maintaining customary use

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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

15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY

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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

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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 ~

25 180 with dinietioris to tBke 1 tablet 4 times aday to patient MW without a valid l

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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

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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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

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(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

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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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30 Respondent Khoa Tan Huynh is subject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a)

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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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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

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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

15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY

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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

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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

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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

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d On or about January 27 2012 Respondent Huynh while working as

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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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22 Respondent Script Life Pharmacy is subject to disciplinary action under section

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a On or about September_l_2 2DlL Re~pondent Bulh hile_vv()_rking 11_s___

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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

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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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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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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

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20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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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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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(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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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

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20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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 ~

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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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(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

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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

15 Oxycodone is a Schedule II controlled substance as designated by Heaith and SafetY

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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

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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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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

- 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

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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

(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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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

5 Taking such other and further action as deemed necessary and pr per

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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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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

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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

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

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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

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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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

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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

- 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

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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

10 dispensed controlled substances without a prescription as set forth in subparagraph (a) of

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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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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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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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 ( -

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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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(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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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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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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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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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 ~

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fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)

34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27

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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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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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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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12312 was for a 23-45 day supply ~ t ( -

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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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(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

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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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-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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7 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Prescription)

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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

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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

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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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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 ~

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fmiddot I26 (Dispensing Controlled Substance Without a Legal Prescription)

34 Respondent Jamie Trang Ta issubject to disciplinary action under section 11153(a) of27

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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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 ~

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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

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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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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

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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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

20 (Deviating from Requirements of Prescription Without Consent of Prescriber)

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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 ~

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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

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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

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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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-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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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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19 THIRTEENTH CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE

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22 title 16 of the California Code of Regulations by and through Code section 4301Q) in that middot

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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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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (

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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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WHEREFORE Complain~nt reqil~sts that a hearing be held on the matters herein alleged (

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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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