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Steven W. Schierholt, Esq. John R.

Kasich
Executive Director Governor

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BOARD OF PHARMACY

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING


PROPOSAL TO DENY APPLICATION FOR TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION

IN THE MATTER OF: Case No. 2018-1501

Channelle Middlebrooks PENDING Registrati% 14838112


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September 06, 2018

Dear Ms. Channelle Middlebrooks:

You are hereby notified, in accordance with the provisions of Section 119.07 of the Ohio Revised Code the
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Board) proposes to deny your application for violations of Chapter 4729. of
the Revised Code and Section 4729:3 of the Administrative Code under authority of Section 4729.96 of the
Revised Code.

YOU ARE HEREBY ON NOTICE THAT YOU MAY NO LONGER CONTINUE TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES OF A
REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS CASE.

JURISDICTION

1. Pursuant to division (A)(1) of Section 4729.96 (effective April 6, 2017) of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC),
and Rule 4729:3-4-01 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC), the Board may impose any one or more of
the following sanctions on an applicant for a registered pharmacy technician if the board finds the
individual engaged in any of the conduct set forth in division (A)(2) of this section:

a. Revoke, suspend, restrict, limit, or refuse to grant or renew a license, ORC 4729.96(A)(1)(a) OAC
4729:3-4-01(A)(1); and/or

b. Reprimand or place the license holder on probation, ORC 4729.96(A)(1)(b), OAC 4729:3-4-
01(A)(2); and/or

c. Impose a monetary penalty or forfeiture not to exceed in severity any penalty designated under
the Revised Code for a similar offense or in the case of a violation of a section of the Revised Code
that does not bear a penalty, impose a monetary penalty or forfeiture of not more than $500,
ORC 4729.96(A)(1)(c), OAC 4729:3-4-01(A)(3).

2. On or about January 29, 2018, Channelle Middlebrooks submitted an application for registration as a
registered pharmacy technician in the state of Ohio under license number 09-203802.

T: (614) 466.4143 I F: (614) 752.4836 I contactOpharmacy.ohio.gov I www.pharmacy.ohio.gov


ALLEGATIONS

1. On or about March 18, 2018 through on or about March 29, 2018, you stole schedule II controlled
substances from your employer, Rite Aid Discount Pharmacy #2309, 1012 West Sylvania Street, Toledo,
Ohio 43612. The thefts occurred on the following dates:

a. On or about March 18, 2018, you stole (60) tablets of Oxycodone-APAP 10/325mg, a schedule II
controlled substance, from our employer;

b. On or about March 21, 2018, you stole (50) tablets of Oxycodone-APAP 10/325, a schedule II
controlled substance, from your employer;

c. On or about March 26, 2018, you stole Oxycodone, a schedule II controlled substance, from your
employer;

d. On or about March 27, 2018, you stole, on (2) occasions, Oxycodone, a schedule II controlled
substance, from your employer;

e. On or about March 28, 2018, you stole Oxycodone, a schedule II controlled substance, from your
employer;

f. On or about March 29, 2018, you stole Oxycodone, a schedule II controlled substance, from your
employer.

POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF LAW

1. Such conduct as set forth in the Allegations Section, if proven, constitutes a violation of Section
4729.90(B)(1)(c) of the ORC and Rule 4729:3-1-01(G) of the OAC, not of good moral character and habits,
punishable by a maximum penalty of $500.

2. Such conduct as set forth in the Allegations Section, if proven, constitutes a violation of the following
divisions of (A) of section 4729.96 of the ORC, as effective April 6, 2017, each violation constituting a
minor misdemeanor, each punishable by a maximum penalty of $150:

a. Engaged in dishonesty or unprofessional conduct in the practice of pharmacy, ORC 4729.96


Section (A)(2)(b); and/or

b. Violated, conspired to violate, attempted to violate, or aided and abetted the violation of any of
the provisions of this chapter 3715.75 to 3715.72 of the Revised Code, Chapter 2925. or 3719. of
the Revised Code, or any rule adopted by the board under those provisions, ORC
4729.16(A)(2)(d); and/or

c. Engaged in any conduct for which the board may imposed discipline as set forth in rules adopted
under section 4729.94 of the Revised Code, ORC Section 4729.96(A)(2)(g).

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3. Such conduct as set forth in the Allegations section, if proven, constitutes a violation of each of the
following divisions of Rule 4729:3-4-01 of the OAC as effective November 20, 2017, each violation
punishable by a maximum penalty of $500:

a. Has engaged in any of the conduct specified in division (A)(2) of section 4729.96 of the Revised
Code, OAC Rule 4729:3-4-01(6)(1); and/or

b. Violated any state or federal law or rule regardless of the jurisdiction in which the acts were
committed, except for minor traffic violations such as parking violations, speeding tickets and
violations such as failure to obey a red light, failure to use a turn signal or expired registration,
OAC Rule 4729:3-4-01(B)(2); and/or

c. Committed acts that constitute moral turpitude as defined in section 4776.10 of the Revised Code
or gross immorality, OAC Rule 4729:3-4-01(B)(5); and/or

d. Has engaged in dishonesty. Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, making any statement
intended to deceive, misrepresent or mislead anyone, or be a party to or an accessory to any
fraudulent or deceitful practice or transaction in a licensed location or in the operation or conduct
of a licensed location, OAC Rule 4729:3-4-01(6)(7); and/or

e. Has engaged in unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct means conduct unbecoming of


a licensee or registrant that is detrimental to the best interests of the public, including conduct
that endangers the health, safety or welfare of a patient or client. Such conduct shall be in
connection with the duties performed by a licensee or registrant and shall include, but not be
limited to, the following acts: coercion, intimidation, harassment, sexual advances, improper use
of private health information, threats, degradation of character, indecent or obscene conduct,
and theft, OAC Rule 4729:3-4-01(B)(8).

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 119. and 4729. of the Ohio Revised
Code, that you are entitled to a hearing before the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, if you request such a hearing
within thirty 30 days of the date of the mailing of this notice.

IF YOU DESIRE A HEARING, such request shall either be mailed to the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, Attn:
Legal, 77 South High Street, 17th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6126 or an e-mail request may be sent to
legal@pharmacy.ohio.gov (please note faxes will not be accepted). YOUR REQUEST MUST BE MUST BE
RECEIVED ON OR PRIOR TO THE 30TH DAY FOLLOWING THE MAILING DATE OF THIS NOTICE. Please note that if
you submit a request via email, your request will be acknowledged within one business day of receipt. If you do
not receive an acknowledgment, please contact the Board offices at 614-466-4143 and request the legal
department. You may appear at such hearing in person, by your attorney, or by such other representative as is
permitted to practice before the agency, or you may present your position, arguments or contentions in writing;
and, at this hearing, you may also present evidence and examine any witnesses appearing for and against you.

YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED that if there is no request for such a hearing received by the Board on or prior to
the 30th day following the mailing of this notice, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, upon consideration of
the aforementioned allegations against you, may take action without such a hearing.

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If you have questions regarding the Chapter 119. Administrative Hearing process, please e-mail your questions
to gal@pharmacy.ohio.gcn or call the Board office at 614-466-4143 and ask for the legal department.

BY ORDER OF THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY

Steven W. Schierholt, Esq., Executive Director

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