Florida Discount Drugs, Controlled Substances Act Violations, Florida 2016
Pharmacy Fined $107,500 for Controlled Substances Act Violations
Florida Discount Drugs, Inc., which operates as Taylor's Pharmacy, has agreed to pay the United States $107,500 to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly distributing schedule III and IV drugs, and committing multiple recordkeeping violations.
The settlement relates to a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation of Taylor's Pharmacy. According to the settlement agreement, between February 15, 2012, and July 22, 2016, Taylor's Pharmacy made 37 distributions of schedule III and schedule IV controlled substances, and an additional 31 distributions of controlled substances to two individuals not registered to receive those drugs.
Then, on April 18, 2017, the DEA initiated an inspection of Taylor's Pharmacy and determined that it had committed 18 recordkeeping violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
“Pharmacies have an obligation to ensure that controlled substances are properly tracked through the distribution chain,” said U.S. Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez. “This settlement highlights our commitment to enforcing the Controlled Substances Act and protecting our citizens.”
The settlement resulted from a coordinated effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. It has been handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeremy R. Bloor.
The claims resolved by this settlement are allegations only. There has been no determination of liability.
The pharmacy's improper distribution of controlled substances and recordkeeping violations led to the $107,500 settlement. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of pharmacies following the law and properly tracking controlled substances.
Taylor's Pharmacy, which operates as Florida Discount Drugs, Inc., has agreed to pay $107,500 to settle allegations of Controlled Substances Act violations.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Florida Discount Drugs, Inc.
- Criminal Charges: Violation of the Controlled Substances Act.
- City and State: Orlando, Florida.
- Exact Date: Between February 15, 2012, and July 22, 2016.
- Sentence or Outcome: $107,500 settlement.
- Dollar Amounts: $107,500.
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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