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Description of the Scam - In this scam, a pharmacy receives a phone call from someone who claims to represent the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. The caller ID shows a Board of Pharmacy telephone number or NABP’s official telephone number, which bad actors have spoofed to appear legitimate. The caller then attempts to solicit information from pharmacy staff, including information that may constitute personally identifiable information (PII). Caller ID spoofing is a technique used by scammers to make an incoming call appear to originate from a trusted or official source. A familiar phone number on caller ID does not confirm the identity of the caller.
Application Process Transparency - CDS - Animal Euthanasia Technician
Every person who conducts research with, manufactures, distributes, procures, possesses, prescribes, or dispenses any controlled dangerous substance within this state, including third-party logistics providers, or who proposes to engage in the research, manufacture, distribution, procurement, possession, prescribing, or dispensing of any controlled dangerous substance within this state shall obtain a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) license from the board prior to engaging in such activities. Only persons actually engaged in such activities are required to obtain a CDS license; related or affiliated persons, e.g., stockholder in manufacturing corporation, who are not engaged in such activities, are not required to be licensed. The performance of such activities in the absence of a valid CDS license shall be a violation of R.S. 40:973.
Fee: $20.00
Application: Application for New Louisiana Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) License for Selected Persons or Organizations. This application is available online through the Online Services Portal.
Required Attachments (Checklist):
- Social security card.
- Copy of the professional license issued by Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
- An affirmative reply to any application question regarding prior history will require
- Personal letter of explanation.
- Certified copies of documents from relevant court or government agency.
Board Review: A review of prior actions and criminal history, reported by the applicant, is completed when all documents have been received and payment processed.
Criminal history may be used as a basis for denial. All factors outlined in LA:R.S. 37:2950 shall be considered.
Inspection: In the event that there are no matters preventing the issuance, the applicant shall be instructed to contact the pharmacist compliance officer for that part of the state to arrange a site inspection at a mutually agreeable time.
Issuance: When the compliance officer has verified compliance with the minimum standards, the license will be issued.
Inquiries regarding Controlled Dangerous Substance Licenses may be submitted to:
Ashley Moses, Licensing Analyst - Amoses@pharmacy.la.gov