Incident 40184

Incident 40184

Incident 40184

A pharmacist has been arrested in Mississippi in an investigation involving the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs.

A pharmacist has been arrested in Mississippi in an investigation involving the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs.

The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics says the pharmacist surrendered to Desoto County authorities. He faces charges of embezzlement of a controlled substance.

Approximate date(s) of the diversion: 08/01/2019
Where the Diversion Occurred: Hernando, MS Type of Healthcare Facility: Hospital
Has the incident been reported? e.g. to local law enforcement, county board of health, state licensure board, and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities? Yes To whom has the incident been reported? Local Law Enforcement, , and/or federal DEA or FDA authorities?
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