Mendez v. Arizona State Bd. of Pharmacy

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Chief Judge.

In this appeal we review the actions of appellee Arizona State Board of Pharmacy (board), which after a hearing issued findings of fact, conclusions of law and an order suspending appellant Joe Mendez’ pharmacy certificate for one year. Appellant appealed the board’s decision to the superior court, which affirmed the board’s findings, conclusions and order.

After an investigation by the Department and Public Safety in late 1978, appellant was arrested and his pharmacy records were audited by the board. No criminal charges were filed against appellant, but the audit…