Hawaii Board of Pharmacy takes action against Avella of Deer Valley, fka Apothecary Shop of Deer Valley, Inc. Case Number: PHA 2014-17-L Sanction: Pay administrative costs in the amount of $2,500

NEWS RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH MARCH 2015)

Posted on Apr 7, 2015 in  News Releases

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Office of Administrative Hearings

DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR

CATHERINE P. AWAKUNI COLÓN
DIRECTOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2015

DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

(Through March 2015)

 HONOLULU – The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the State Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of March taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawaii.  These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of contested case hearings or settlement agreements submitted by the parties.  Respondents enter into settlement agreements as a compromise of claims and to conserve on the expenses of proceeding with an administrative hearing.

 The DCCA and the Boards and Commissions are responsible for ensuring those with professional and vocational licenses are performing up to the standards prescribed by state law.

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Respondent:        Avella of Deer Valley, fka Apothecary Shop of Deer Valley, Inc.

Case Number:     PHA 2014-17-L

Sanction:             Pay administrative costs in the amount of $2,500                                                                       

Effective Date:     3-12-15

Respondent allegedly violated HRS § 436B-19(13) and 436B-19(15) by being disciplined in Colorado and failing to report it to the Hawaii Board within 30 days of the disciplinary decision.  (Board approved Settlement Agreement)

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