Disciplinary Actions for October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
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Amaral, Alexa G., TCH 167599, Administrative Case AC 7571
Madera, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/29/2023.
Arnold, Christina Y., TCH 80753, Administrative Case AC 7620
Vista, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/6/2023.
Bae, Lola, RPH 83345, Administrative Case AC 7344
Fullerton, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for four years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 12/6/2023.
Baluyot, Ryan Narag, TCH 105509, Administrative Case AC 7399
American Canyon, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/9/2023.
Barrios, Ryan A., TCH 166047, Administrative Case AC 7514
North Highlands, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Bautista, Jaime, RPH 53890, Administrative Case AC 7448
Fresno, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Bennett, Chad C., TCH 52173, Administrative Case AC 7516
Mission Viejo, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/6/2023.
Bhakta, Pranav, RPH 83641, Administrative Case AC 7413
Cerritos, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is publicly reproved subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Budman, Michelle R., RPH 45877, Administrative Case AC 7518
Palm Desert, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Chou, Kochen, RPH 61097, Administrative Case AC 7436
Lomita, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is publicly reproved subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Cohn, Terri L., TCH 119656, Administrative Case AC 7557
Hemet, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Cortez, Jocelyn, TCH 156560, Administrative Case AC 7490
Lompoc, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Ensslin Vargas, Joseph M., TCH 173305, Administrative Case AC 7276
Manteca, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Epling II, Edward C., TCH 165783, Administrative Case AC 7236
Roseville, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Espina, Aldrin D., TCH 119665, Administrative Case AC 7480
Los Angeles, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Gamarro, Anita M., TCH 54472, Administrative Case AC 7279
Lake Elsinore, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Ha, Phu T., RPH 57498, Administrative Case AC 7522
Garden Grove, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Hanna, Ashraf T., Applicant, Statement of Issues Case SI 7417
South River, NJ
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Technician is denied.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
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Hernandez, Erick, TCH 102440, Administrative Case AC 7479
Palmdale, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Hernandez, Joseph J., TCH 96530, Administrative Case AC 7554
Indio, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Jeong, Daniel Hee Young, RPH 73137, Administrative Case AC 7087
Los Angeles, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is publicly reproved subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/29/2023.
Kumar, Ann D., TCH 144940, Administrative Case AC 7565
Sacramento, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/25/2023.
Lee, Sung Woo, RPH 85308, Administrative Case AC 7572
Norwalk, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023
Lo, Nolan, RPH 82208, Administrative Case AC 7513
Fresno, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Lopez, Carlo, TCH 170852, Administrative Case AC 7283
Huntington Park, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Lund, Stephen Erik, RPH 59884, Administrative Case AC 7314
Bakersfield, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for four years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/25/2023.
Magness, Debra Ann, RPH 48381, Administrative Case AC 7363
San Jose, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/25/2023.
Moreno, Neana E., TCH 181848, Administrative Case AC 7476
Wildomar, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Ndukwe, Ndubisi Nwabueze, RPH 62180, Administrative Case AC 7508
Santa Monica, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/29/2023.
Nguyen, Jennifer T., RPH 55406, Administrative Case AC 7401
Irvine, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Ocampo, Kaelinn Castro, TCH 165820, Administrative Case AC 7371
Vallejo, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Olea, Lourdes, TCH 58362, Administrative Case AC 7556
Corona, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Park, Shin Sook, RPH 40465, Administrative Case AC 7194
Loma Linda, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for four years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Rahimi, Fareed I., INT 45593, Administrative Case AC 7549
Folsom, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Santiago, Sandy, Applicant, Statement of Issues Case, SI 7511
Canyon Country, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the Application for Pharmacy Technician is granted. Upon satisfaction of all statutory and regulatory requirements, the license is issued and immediately revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for three years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
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Sayago Meleza, Richard, TCH 146539, Administrative Case AC 7395
Yuba City, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Smoler, Stacy, RPH 79098, Administrative Case AC 7526
Alamo, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for three years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Thao, Brandon T., TCH 66873, Administrative Case AC 7270
Fresno, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Toney, Christopher S., RPH 70070, Administrative Case AC 7299
Cottonwood, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for five years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/18/2023.
Vu, John Phuong N., INT 47927, Administrative Case AC 7404
Westminster, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 10/5/2023.
Ziaee, Amir, RPH 71171, Administrative Case AC 7335
Los Angeles, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is publicly reproved subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 12/06/2023.
Absolute Pharmacy, LLC, NRP 1666, Administrative Case AC 7100
Lutz, FL
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for four years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Absolute Pharmacy, LLC, NSC 100827, Administrative Case AC 7100
Lutz, FL
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is voluntarily surrendered.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Bristol Pharmacy, PHY 50659, Administrative Case AC 7401
Irvine, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
CVS Pharmacy #3943, PHY 49619, Administrative Case AC 7311
Sacramento, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for two years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
CVS Pharmacy #9649, PHY 47946, Administrative Case AC 7321
Yucaipa, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for three years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 10/25/2023.
CVS Pharmacy #9750, PHY 48002, Administrative Case AC 7322
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is publicly reproved subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/08/2023.
Loma Linda Health Pharmacy, PHY 39477, Administrative Case AC 7194
Loma Linda, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked, the revocation stayed, and the license is placed on probation for four years subject to the terms and conditions in the decision.
Decision effective 11/8/2023.
Rite Care Pharmacy, PHY 56020, Administrative Case AC 7481
Concord, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Pharm90 LLC, PHY 58063, Administrative Case AC 7481
Concord, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.
Wellcare Rx, PHY 50473, Administrative Case AC 7522
Fountain Valley, CA
Through a disciplinary action of the Board, the license is revoked and the right to practice or operate has ended.
Decision effective 12/20/2023.