Re: Re: Two Florida Pharmacy Techs Arrested on Fraud Charges

January 7, 2009

The California 'Script' is an electronic News letter of what is goingon in the

state of CA. Sadly, it often mentions the revokations, suspensions and other

actions taken against ill-doers who are entrusted to dispense medications. I was

not surpriesed either.

We just don't need any more bad publicity thats for sure! but the TRUTH MUST

come out so that others who do not feel or believe that technician education,

registration, fingerprinting/criminal background check etc are necessary are

given the whole picture/all the reasons to make a better judgement call. In

addition, the public has the right to know!

Most states that now require criminal background check are just beginning to see

or document real criminal activity 'inside; the industry. While keeping some

out, it also 'catches' many 'after the fact'.

RPh and PT's are human and we must remember that they are vulnerable not only to

make honest mistakes and mediation errors, but to commit crimes. Therefore

surveliance and prevention are KEY.

Annette, you maybe sworn to secrecy. But if you are ever in a position to inform

us of any news or activity to watch out for, please do. Your experience is not

shared by most of us, being a technician member of a state board. So we are

very interested in what you see and do on duty.

Thank you for sharing,

Jeanetta Mastron CPhT BS

Pharm Tech Educator

Founder/Owner

From: Annette Porterfield <nutterbutter818@...>

Subject: Re: Two Florida Pharmacy Techs Arrested on

Fraud Charges

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 12:43 AM

Since I began working at the state board I have been shocked by the

things I see and hear everyday. The crimes that are committed vary

widely and don't begin or end with just drug or alcohol related

offenses. I am sad to say I am not surprised by this at all.

Annette

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