For immediate release: December 5, 2017 (17-168)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Strategic Communications Office 360-549-6471
Thurston Co. pharmacy tech suspended for diverting patient meds and making errors while compounding medications
OLYMPIA -- The Pharmacy Commission immediately suspended the pharmacy technician credential of Brianne K. Gregory (VA.60174629) pending further legal action.
The charges state that in May 2017, Gregory diverted and consumed a morphine tablet from a patient’s medication supply, came to work after drinking alcohol and made several errors while compounding medications. Gregory also admitted to regularly drinking 3 to 4 shots of alcohol in the mornings before going to work in the evening.
Gregory has 20 days to request a hearing to contest the charges and the suspension. She cannot practice as a pharmacy technician in Washington until these charges are resolved.
The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call that number to report their complaint.
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