Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Pharmacy

Disciplinary Record Information and Public Disclosure

Public Disclosure of Board Disciplinary Records

The law provides that the following information is public and will appear on a record if applicable to a licensee:

  • If a licensee has been disciplined or formally accused of wrongdoing by the board.
  • If a licensee is currently on suspension and/or probation with the board.
  • If a license has been revoked or voluntarily surrendered.

Board of Pharmacy's public disclosure policy.

Current website information on Board of Pharmacy disciplinary actions only goes as far back as January 1998 following the effective date of the disciplinary penalty (e.g., revocation, surrender, suspension, probation, etc.)

Disciplinary actions rendered by the Board of Pharmacy and penalties imposed become operative on the effective date of the action except in situations where the licensee obtains a court-ordered stay through the appeal process. This may occur after the publication of the information on this website. For updated information on stay orders and appeals, please contact the board at the address below.

To obtain information prior to January 1998 and/or further information on current or past disciplinary actions for a board licensee you may submit a written request to the State Board of Pharmacy, 1625 N. Market Blvd, Suite N219, Sacramento, CA 95834, Attention: Public Records Desk, or you may fax your request to (916) 574-8618. Copies of public documents concerning board disciplinary actions are available for a minimal charge. For additional information, contact the Board at (916) 574-7914.

 

Disciplinary Terminology

Effective Date of Action - The date the disciplinary action goes into operation.

Revocation, or revoked - The license is canceled and the right to practice or operate is ended due to a disciplinary matter.

Voluntary Surrender - The licensee returns his or her license to the board, subject to specific conditions of surrender and acceptance by the board. The license is canceled and the right to practice or operate is ended.

Suspension - The licensee is prohibited from practicing or operating for a specific period of time.

Stayed - The revocation or suspension is stayed, or postponed, and the licensee is put on probation.

Probation - The licensee may continue to practice or operate under specific terms and conditions.

Suspension/Probation - The licensee is prohibited from practicing or operating for a specific period of time and the right to practice or operate is contingent with specific terms and conditions during the probationary period.

PC 23 Order Issued - The licensee is restricted from practicing or operating by the terms of court issued under the provisions of Penal Code section 23.

Public Reprimand - The licensee is issued a public letter of reprimand resulting from a disciplinary action reproving the licensee for violations of the Pharmacy Law.

Accusation Filed - An accusation is the document containing charges and allegations, that is filed when an agency is seeking to discipline a licensee.