Georgia Board of Pharmacy Minutes for April 17, 2013 Meeting

The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy met on April 17, 2013 for the purpose of conducting
business.
Board Members Present:
Al McConnell, Chairperson
Mike Faulk
Laird Miller
Chris Jones
Bill Prather
Ronnie Wallace
Staff Present:
Rick Allen, GDNA
Janet Wray, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Tanja D. Battle, Executive Director
Tamara Elliott, Board Support Specialist
Visitors
Ken Hodges
Amy Matistic
Jim Hinzman
Jayne Harmon
Helen Sloat
Scott Biddulph
Al McConnell established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m.
Open Session
9:30a.m. Pharmacy Rule Hearing: 480-2-.04 Examinations
There were no comments received regarding this rule.
Upon conclusion of the rule hearing, Bill Prather made a motion to adopt Rule 480-2-.04
Examinations. Ronnie Wallace seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Approval of Minutes from the March 13, 2013 Board Meeting
Laird Miller made a motion to approve minutes from the March 13, 2013 meeting. Chris Jones
seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Report of Licenses Issued March 7, 2013- April 8, 2013
Laird Miller made a motion to approve the Report of Licenses issued March 7, 2013- April 8, 2013.
Bill Prather seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Correspondence from Adrienne Vandergriff
After consideration, the Board directed staff to refer Ms. Vandergriff to code sections O.C.G.A. 26-
4-113 and O.C.G.A. § 16-13.2
Correspondence from Amy Mazloom: ACPE Provider
The Board suggests Amy Mazloom review the Board Rules. The Board determined that ACPE
approved providers shall submit documentation to the Board of such approval every (2) years.
Correspondence from Bent Gay
The Board considered correspondence from Mr. Gay. The Board noted the changes that needed to
be made and directed staff to answer his questions and thank him for his input. As part of the
response, Mr. Gay is to be notified that the Board cannot supersede the DEA.
Correspondence from Martin R. Dix
The Board considered this correspondence which asked about whether or not it is permissible for a
pharmacy to pay veterinarians a percentage of reimbursement received for prescriptions for
veterinary drugs. The Board indicated it did not believe this was a legal practice and asked staff to
refer correspondence to the Georgia Board of Veterinarian Medicine.
Correspondence from Randy Pelikan: Sinai Sample Proposal
Bill Prather made a motion to add Sinai Sample Proposal and MinuteMan Press to the approved
vendors list. Chris Jones seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Additionally, it was mentioned that the requirement for approval of such would no longer exist as a
result of a change in the law during this past legislative session.
Ronnie Wallace made the motion, Mike Faulk seconded, and the Board voted to enter into
Executive Session in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-1-19(h)(2) and §43-1-2(k) to deliberate and to
receive information on applications, investigative reports and the Assistant Attorney General’s
report. Voting in favor of the motion were Al McConnell, Mike Faulk, Laird Miller, Chris Jones
Bill Prather, and Ronnie Wallace.
Executive Session
Appearances:
10:00 a.m. J.H.
Al McConnell concluded Executive Session, in which no votes were taken, and declared Open
Session.
Open Session
Correspondence from Steven Polymeros
The Board suggests staff extend an invitation to Mr. Steven Polymeros to make a presentation on
the design and implementation of the CPOE System.
Correspondence from Stacy Nabors
After consideration, the Board indicated that a Pharmacy Technician Registration is required to
assist the Pharmacist with an onsite audit.
Lakeview Behavioral Rule Waiver: 480-13-.05 (2).9 Physical Requirements
Bill Prather made a motion to approve, but if business model changes the waiver is null and void.
Ronnie Wallace seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Michael B. Bloomfield Rule Waiver: 480-10-.12 Minimum Equipment for Prescription
Departments
Bill Prather made a motion to approve, but if business model changes the waiver is null and void.
Ronnie Wallace seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. 3
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency - Rick Allen
Director Allen summarized the following bills and the impact of each to the Board:
HB57 – Synthetic Cannabinoids:
HB132 – Moves Boards of Pharmacy and Dentistry and GDNA to DCH
HB178 – Georgia Pain Management Clinic Act:
HB209 / SB132 – Board of Pharmacy Housekeeping:
HB213 – Board as sole authority to provide accreditation of retail pharmacies
HB302 – Annual Drug Update
SB132 – Board of Pharmacy Housekeeping:
SB133 – Increase penalties for illegal distribution of Drug Samples:
SB134 – Amend Prescriber as defined in PDMP law to include out-of-state prescribers
Laird Miller made the motion, Chris Jones seconded, and the Board voted to enter into Executive
Session in accordance with O.C.G.A. §43-1-19(h)(2) and §43-1-2(k) to deliberate and to receive
information on applications, investigative reports and the Assistant Attorney General’s report.
Voting in favor of the motion were Al McConnell, Mike Faulk, Laird Miller, Chris Jones Bill
Prather, and Ronnie Wallace.
Executive Session
The Board discussed the following:
Executive Director’s Report - Ms. Tanja D. Battle
Ms. Battle discussed renewal applications for 61 licensees.
Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency - Rick Allen
The Board discussed the F.P.
The Board discussed letter from W.G.
Cognizant’s Report – Tony Moye
 GDNA Case #T-30646A
 GDNA Case #T-30645B
 GDNA Case #T13-09
 GDNA Case #T13-10
 GDNA Case #T13-12
 GDNA Case #T13-13
 GDNA Case #T13-14
 GDNA Case #T13-17
 GDNA Case #B13-19
 GDNA Case #A13-20
 GDNA Case #T13-21
 GDNA Case #B-29974
 GDNA Case #B-30138
 GDNA Case #B-30152
 GDNA Case #B-30343
 GDNA Case #B-30359
 GDNA Case #A-303824
 GDNA Case #A-30480
 GDNA Case #T-30484
 GDNA Case #A-30651
Attorney General’s Report - Janet Wray
Consent Orders
 S.D.
 G.P.
 E.H.
 T.L.
 P.J.M.
 P.N.
 S.G.
 C.P.
Cases to Discuss
 R.A.
 S.C.
 D.C.
 A.D.
 I.K.
 L.B.
 B.I.R.
Applications
1. A.A. Pharmacy Technician
2. C.A.H. Pharmacy Technician
3. C.F. Pharmacy Technician
4. H.L.R. Pharmacy Technician
5. J.S.G. Pharmacy Technician
6. J.D.M. Pharmacy Technician
7. K.L.S. Pharmacy Technician
8. K.M.B. Pharmacy Technician
9. L.D.G. Pharmacy Technician
10. M.C.G. Pharmacy Technician
11. M.L.T. Pharmacy Technician
12. N.B. Pharmacy Technician
13. N.M.L Pharmacy Technician
14. S.L.N. Pharmacy Technician
15. S.J.R. Pharmacy Technician
16. S.L.B. Pharmacy Technician
17. T.M.R. Pharmacy Technician
18. T.R.L. Pharmacy Technician
19. T.M.J. Pharmacy Technician
20. H.H.S. Pharmacist Certification of DTM
21. A.M.C. Pharmacist Renewal
22. J.N.C. Pharmacist Renewal
23. J.L.J. Pharmacy Reinstatement
24. L.H.S. Pharmacist Reciprocity
25. A.J.G. MPJE Exam
26. G.U.S.A. Disciplinary
27. A.M.S.I. Wholesaler Pharmacy5
28. B.S.A.H.S. Wholesaler Pharmacy
29. H.S.A.M. Wholesaler Pharmacy
30. R.P. Manufacturer Pharmacy
31. J.D. Pharmacist Intern
32. C.D. Request to Terminate Probation
33. G.W.B. Request to Terminate Probation
34. Y.P. Request to Terminate Probation
35. C.T.W. Request to Lift Probation
36. H.A. Request to Lift Provision
37. H.H. Appearance Request
38. K.S. Appearance Request
39. T.E.W. Pharmacist Applicant
40. G.A.M. Self Report
Al McConnell concluded Executive Session, in which no votes were taken, and declared Open
Session.
OPEN SESSION
VOTE:
Chris Jones made a motion to accept the following recommendations based on deliberations in
Executive Session. Laird Miler seconded and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.
Appearances:
J.H. Approve with Private Consent Order
The Board voted to waive the policy and fee for the pharmacists who were issued licenses after the
deadline due to the administrative error.
F.P. Approve with Private Consent Order
The Board indicated that a response would need to be sent requesting one additional piece of
information before the matter would be referred to the Attorney General’s Office. Ms. Battle will
notify the applicant’s attorney regarding what is needed to proceed.
Bill Prather made a motion to accept the following recommendations. Ronnie Wallace seconded
and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion
Cognizant’s Report – Tony Moye
 GDNA Case #T-30646A Approve with Letter of Concern
 GDNA Case #T-30645B Private Reprimand and Fine
 GDNA Case #T13-09 Deny Technician Registration Application
 GDNA Case #T13-10 Revoke Technician Registration
 GDNA Case #T13-12 Revoke Technician Registration
 GDNA Case #T13-13 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #T13-14 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #T13-17 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #B13-19 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #A13-20 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #T13-21 Accept Signed Voluntary Surrender
 GDNA Case #B-29974 Close with No Action
 GDNA Case #B-30138 Close with No Action6
 GDNA Case #B-30152 Close with No Action
 GDNA Case #B-30343 Close with No Action
 GDNA Case #B-30359 Close with No Action
 GDNA Case #A-30382 Private Reprimand and Fine
 GDNA Case #A-30480 Close with No Action
 GDNA Case #T-30484 Revoke Technician Registration
 GDNA Case #A-30651 Private Reprimand and Fine
Attorney General’s Report - Janet Wray
Consent Orders
 S.D. Accept Private Consent Order
 G.P. Accept Private Consent Order
 E.H. Accept Private Consent Order
 T.L. Accept Public Consent Order
 P.J.M. Accept Private Consent Order for Reinstatement
 P.N. Accept Private Consent Order
 S.G. Accept Private Consent Order
 C.P. Accept Private Consent Order
Applications
1. A.A. Pharmacy Technician Approve
2. C.A.H. Pharmacy Technician Approve
3. C.F. Pharmacy Technician Approve
4. H.L.R. Pharmacy Technician Approve
5. J.S.G. Pharmacy Technician Approve
6. J.D.M. Pharmacy Technician Approve
7. K.L.S. Pharmacy Technician Refer to GDNA
8. K.M.B. Pharmacy Technician Deny
9. L.D.G. Pharmacy Technician Approve
10. M.C.G. Pharmacy Technician Approve
11. M.L.T. Pharmacy Technician Approve
12. N.B. Pharmacy Technician Approve
13. N.M.L Pharmacy Technician Approve
14. S.L.N. Pharmacy Technician Approve
15. S.J.R. Pharmacy Technician Approve
16. S.L.B. Pharmacy Technician Deny
17. T.M.R. Pharmacy Technician Deny
18. T.R.L. Pharmacy Technician Approve
19. T.M.J. Pharmacy Technician Approve
20. H.H.S. Pharmacist Certification of DTM Approve
21. A.M.C. Pharmacist Renewal Must Reinstate
22. J.N.C. Pharmacist Renewal Must Reinstate
23. J.L.J. Pharmacy Reinstatement Deny
24. L.H.S. Pharmacist Reciprocity Approve
25. A.J.G. Request to sit for MPJE Exam Approve
26. G.U.S.A. Disciplinary Approve
27. A.M.S.I. Wholesaler Pharmacy Approve
28. B.S.A.H.S. Wholesaler Pharmacy Approve
29. H.S.A.M. Wholesaler Pharmacy Approve
30. R.P. Manufacturer Pharmacy Deny
31. J.D. Pharmacist Intern Approve7
32. C.D. Request to Terminate Probation Approve
33. G.W.B. Request to Terminate Probation Approve
34. Y.P. Request to Terminate Probation Approve
35. C.T.W. Request to Lift Probation Approve
36. H.A. Request to Lift Provision Approve
37. H.H. Appearance Request Approve
38. K.S. Appearance Request Approve
39. T.E.W. Pharmacist Applicant Approve
40. G.A.M. Self Report Refer to GDNA
No more business was discussed and the meeting adjourned 3:05 p.m.
The next Pharmacy Board meeting will be on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Office of
Professional Licensing Boards, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217