Louisiana Pharmacist License Attorney

Our award-winning New Orleans attorney has been defending Louisiana professionals before state licensing boards since 2013.

As a Louisiana pharmacist or pharmacy technician, you fulfill the critical job of preparing prescriptions and dispensing medication. We recognizes that you and other healthcare providers are generally under-appreciated.

The process of becoming a licensed Pharmacist in Louisiana is a significant investment of time and resources. If you have been notified of an investigation or facing denial of an application by the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacists, we are ready to help you

A threat to your pharmacy license could impact your livelihood, self-esteem, family stability, and many other aspects of your life. Our New Orleans Pharmacist Licensing Defense Attorney, Elizabeth B. Carpenter, understands your concerns. She takes the time to explain the disciplinary process and strategize a defense.

New Orleans Pharmacy License Attorney

Most investigations before the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy begin with the filing of a complaint. The complaint can come from, employers, family members, employees, insurance companies, colleagues and many others. After a complaint is filed, the board will send a formal notice to the pharmacist asking the professional for their side of the story. The pharmacist usually has only 15 days to respond to a notice.

For the best outcome, it is important for you to retain counsel as soon as possible. Sometimes an experienced lawyer can convince the board staff  to  close a case without a formal complaint being filed. The board may simply issue a warning. .

Advocate for Healthcare Providers

Attorney Elizabeth B. Carpenter is a New Orleans Pharmacist License Attorney. She understands the complexities of defending a pharmacist’s license. Whether your licensing problem arises from a criminal matter, an accusation of professional malpractice, or an ethics complaint, Ms. Carpenter can assist you in protecting your interests.

Reasons for Discipline of  Louisiana Pharmacist License

Our professional license defense attorney has represented individuals facing numerous disciplinary actions against their license, to include:

• An Accusation of Negligence
• Boundary Violations
• Inadequate Maintenance of Patient Charts & Records
• Inadequate Accounting of Medication
• Failure to Disclose
• Diversion of Medication
• Chemical Dependency
• Criminal Arrests, Charges or Convictions
• Unprofessional Conduct
• Failing a Drug Screen
• Violation of Drug Laws
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

Factors the Louisiana Pharmacist License Board Considers

When deciding on the appropriate action, the board will consider several Mitigating and Aggravating Factors. Some of these factors include:

• The nature and severity of the violation.
• Whether or not any actual financial or bodily harm occurred because of the offense.
• What harm might have occurred due to the offense.
• The licensee’s past disciplinary record.
• If you are facing a single or multiple complaints, and if the complaints are all the same nature or in numerous categories.
• Whether you have taken any rehabilitative steps since the incident.
• If you have a criminal conviction substantially related to your job, whether you abode by the court-ordered probation terms and how long ago the conviction was.
• If you admit your wrongdoing or mistake.
• If significant time has elapsed since the incident without any further violations.

Skillfully presenting mitigating factors can put your case in the best possible light and reduce your discipline.

New Orleans Pharmacist Defense Attorney

Contact: Louisiana Pharmacy License Attorney

It is imperative to hire an attorney right away, one mistake at the beginning can ruin your case. Time is of the essence. Your best shot at retaining your license to practice is by being represented by an experienced professional license defense attorney.

If you’re facing discipline to your pharmacy license, we want to provide you with experienced legal representation. During your consultation, we’ll take concrete steps:

• Assess your needs
• Determine the potential forms of discipline you may face
• Explain the steps we can take to defend your license

Please contact us to schedule an appointment, so we can started on your case today. Sometimes we can help you resolve licensing matters without any public discipline.