NEW YORK PHARMACIST LICENSE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Our New York professional license defense lawyers serve New York pharmacists who are charged with a crime or under investigation for professional misconduct.

Practice of pharmacy in New York is regulated by Article 137 of New York Education Law. Professional misconduct of New York pharmacists is defined in Part 29 of Rules of the Board of Regents and section 6509 of New York Education Law. Please click here to learn more on what constitutes professional misconduct for New York pharmacists.

A pharmacist practicing in New York may be found to have committed professional misconduct for any of the following:

Being convicted of a crime;
Practicing fraudulently;
Practicing beyond the authorized scope of practice;
Practicing with gross incompetence or negligence;
Practicing while being intoxicated or impaired by alcohol, drugs, or mental disability;
Habitually using drugs;
Unlawful fee splitting;
Allowing professional duties to be performed by unauthorized persons;
Sexually or physically abusing patients;
Filing false reports;
Failing to maintain proper records;
Ordering excessive and unnecessary tests.

There are several way a disciplinary process against a New York pharmacisit may begin. Pharmacies are often subject to law enforcement investigations related to Medicaid and Medicare fraud, schemes involving unauthorized prescription and controlled substances. Pharmacists may either become the focus of the ongoing investigation or newly discovered facts will trigger a separate investigation of a pharmacist. Also, a compliant by a third part may be filed with the Regional Office of Professional Discipline (OPD) which will then look into the allegations.

A criminal conviction or entering a guilty plea will automatically be reported to the licensing agency and an investigation will be automatically initiated.

During the course of investigation, the licensee may be contacted by an OPD or a law enforcement investigator. The law requires the licensee to cooperate with investigation; however one has no obligation to forfeit his or her right to consult with an attorney. The correct way to handle an investigator?s request for an interview is to pledge cooperation but only after consulting an attorney. You next step must be retaining an attorney experienced in the OPD actions. A good criminal defense or professional license defense attorney will prevent you from making potentially harmful statements and admissions that would seriously impede your future defense.

If you are a New York pharmacist who is being investigated for a criminal activity or professional misconduct, call our experienced New York pharmacist license defense attorneys immediately to schedule a confidential consultation.

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