B.C. pharmacist gave ‘unauthorized prescriptions’ to family, college says – CTV
Aug. 23, 2024
A pharmacist from B.C.’s Okanagan has been issued a suspension and fine after admitting he provided “unauthorized prescriptions” to family members.
Kelowna pharmacist Sameh Elbably dispensed 19 prescriptions without authorization, including to himself, according to a public notification from his professional college.
The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia said Elbably also “attempted to conceal his conduct” by reversing the prescriptions on PharmaNet – a network administered by the Ministry of Health, where every prescription dispensed across the province is recorded.
According to the public notification, Elbably also “provided disingenuous information” to a college investigator.
As punishment, the pharmacist’s registration has been suspended for 90 days, effective Aug. 12, and he has been fined $2,000.
Elbably is also barred from managing a pharmacy or teaching pharmacy students for three years following his suspension.
