Recent Board Action (September 10, 2019)

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy (“Board”) took the following actions at its most recent meeting held September 10, 2019:

Michael Brixius, Pharmacist, entered into a Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement, and Final Order with the Board.  The Board issued a citation and warning for employing a technician without a current registration, failing to comply with controlled substance inventory rules, failing to reconcile Schedule II perpetual inventory, and failing to properly maintain supplier invoices.  The Board further ordered a civil penalty of $1000.00 and submission of an essay.

Foodland Pharmacy, located in Woodbine, entered into a Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement, and Final Order with the Board.  The Board issued a citation and warning for failing to comply with rules governing pharmacy closing.  The Board further ordered a civil penalty of $3500.00.

Walgreens 359, located in Des Moines, entered into a Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement, and Final Order with the Board.  The Board issued a citation and warning for failing to provide counseling.  The Board further ordered a civil penalty of $1500.00

Jacob Taylor, Certified Technician.  The Board issued a Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges against Technician Taylor, charging him with unethical behavior.  A hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2019.

Wells Pharmacy Network LLC, located in Ocala, Florida.  The Board issued a Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges against Wells Pharmacy Network LLC, charging the nonresident pharmacy with violation of a Board Order and compounding essentially copies of approved drugs.  A hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2019

Margaret Bowen, Pharmacist.  The Board issued a Notice of Hearing and Statement of Charges against Pharmacist Bowen, charging her with failing to comply with IMP3 contract.  A hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2019.