Connecticut
CT pharmacist who lost license after overfilling controlled substances ordered to pay $120K
A Connecticut pharmacy and its owner have agreed to pay $120,000 to a civil settlement with the federal government over controlled substances allegations.
Cornerstone Pharmacy, Inc. — doing business as “Whalley Drug” — and its owner, Yong Kwon, recently agreed to a civil settlement with the federal government and paid $120,000 to resolve allegations that they “violated civil provisions” of the Controlled Substances Act, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a release on Monday.
According to officials, on June 22, 2021, the Drug Enforcement Administration served an Administrative Inspection Warrant on Whalley Drug, a pharmacy in New Haven that was owned by Kwon, a pharmacist.
“During execution of the warrant, the DEA interviewed Kwon concerning patients who overdosed after filling prescriptions at Whalley Drug prescribed by certain area practitioners, and Kwon’s practices in filling prescriptions for controlled substances prescribed by area practitioners,” federal officials said.
The DEA also audited Whalley Drug for its compliance with the recordkeeping requirements of the Controlled Substances Act. According to federal officials, the audit allegedly revealed discrepancies for several controlled substances.
Federal officials allege that, between September 2017 and June 2021, Whalley Drug filled prescriptions for controlled substances that had been issued without a legitimate medical purpose, “in violation of the pharmacist’s corresponding responsibility to ensure that only valid prescriptions are dispensed,” according to officials.
The prescriptions for controlled substances were allegedly filled for individuals with red flags of abuse and addiction, federal officials said. Other individuals reportedly received prescriptions for dangerous combinations of controlled substances, including a high-risk combination of at least one opioid, benzodiazepine and a muscle relaxant. Another individual was allegedly prescribed unsafe amounts of benzodiazepines despite already receiving two additional dosage units of the same controlled substance from a different provider, according to federal officials.
On June 22, 2021, Kwon agreed to voluntarily surrender Whalley Drug’s DEA license, which prevents it from operating as a retail pharmacy, federal officials said.
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
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WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Connecticut
Joe Deko Appointed to State Legislature’s Group Studying Prepaid Funeral Contracts to Protect Consumers
- Reviewing contract structures: Examining issues related to pre-need funeral contracts and cremation service agreements.
- Strengthening oversight: Recommending stronger consumer protections and improvements to state regulation of the funeral services industry.
- Developing compensation mechanisms: Creating rules for distributing funds to affected consumers and exploring the framework for a future industry-backed guarantee fund.
Deko took to Facebook to share the news.
“I am honored to announce my appointment to the Connecticut State working group focused on reviewing and strengthening Connecticut’s prepaid funeral laws.
This important effort brings together professionals and stakeholders committed to ensuring that prepaid funeral arrangements continue to serve and protect Connecticut families while maintaining the highest standards within our profession.
I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute my experience and perspective to this process and look forward to working collaboratively with fellow members of the group.
A special thank you to Senator Paul Cicarella for his confidence in me and for entrusting me with this appointment. Your support and leadership are greatly appreciated. I look forward to helping shape thoughtful policies that will benefit Connecticut families and the funeral profession for years to come.”
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