A federal jury in the Southern District of Florida has convicted Olushola Yusuf, 60, of Tampa, a licensed pharmacist and pharmacy owner, for her role in dispensing over 335,000 oxycodone pills.
According
to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Yusuf owned and operated
Boots LLC doing business as Striderite Pharmacy in Margate, and Chans Pharmacy
Plus in Pembroke Pines.
Prosecutors
said Yusuf dispensed at least 335,351 pills of oxycodone 30mg — the maximum
strength available — to customers who had no medical need for the drug. The
drug is typically prescribed to seriously ill patients, such as those with
chronic cancer pain.
The
DOJ said Yusuf charged customers approximately 10 times the typical cost and
required cash payments, with some paying up to $1,000 per month. She continued
dispensing despite warnings from employees and the DEA.
She
was found guilty of conspiracy to illegally distribute drugs and five counts of
illegal drug distribution.
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