Justice Department files lawsuit against Creve Coeur pharmacist for Controlled Substances Act violations
ST. LOUIS – In a complaint filed February 23, 2021, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, the government alleges Elizabeth Dembo unlawfully dispensed controlled substances to patients during her time as the pharmacist-in-charge of Olive Street Pharmacy, LLC. The retail pharmacy is located in the 10000 block of Old Olive Street Road, in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Dembo repeatedly filled prescriptions while disregarding ample warning signs of diversion, or “red flags,” indicating the prescriptions were not legitimate.
Action Details
- Date:February 24, 2021
- Agency:U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions