For immediate release: February 7, 2006   (06-021)

Contacts:        
Steve Saxe, director, Board of Pharmacy   360-236-4825
Donn Moyer, Communications Office  360-236-4076

Seattle woman ordered to stop making and selling drugs without a license
Head of Biomed Comm also directed to stop posing as a medical doctor

OLYMPIA ¾ The Department of Health has ordered Barbara Brewitt to immediately stop her unlicensed practice of manufacturing drugs at Biomed Comm, Incorporated. This order, called a “Temporary Order to Cease and Desist,” also directs Brewitt to stop acting as and representing herself as a medical doctor. Examples of Biomed products include “Cell Signal Enhancer – Human Growth Hormone;” “Athletic Edge;” and “Naturally hGH” (see attached list).

According to the order, Brewitt manufactures drugs and markets them as homeopathic medicines for conditions including Alzheimer’s, autism, cancer, menopausal symptoms, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and HIV/AIDS. The drugs do not have the necessary federal approval. Brewitt also allegedly represented herself as a medical doctor to a Seattle-based pharmacy in order to obtain a drug used in the manufacturing process. Brewitt holds a Ph.D. in biological structure but possesses no medical degree or designation and is not a licensed physician in Washington.

Brewitt is the founder, chief executive officer and chief scientific officer of Biomed Comm, Inc., a Seattle area business. The Department of Health is working to identify firms that bought products for retail sale and plans to notify the businesses that the products are unapproved.

The Health Professions Quality Assurance Office is responsible for protecting and enhancing the health of the people of Washington by assuring access to safe, competent health care providers.  The office staff works in partnership with 12 boards, four commissions, and nine advisory committees to set licensing standards for 57 health care professions.

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