EVERETT — The state suspended the license of a Snohomish County pharmacy technician last week on allegations she stole at least 2,500 oxycodone pills.
Rachel Langdon, a certified pharmacy technician since 2003, diverted the pain-killing opioid pills from a retail pharmacy where she worked, according to the state Department of Health’s charges. To hide her actions, Langdon allegedly changed digital inventory entries for the pills and may have used her coworkers’ log-in credentials.
The pharmacy reported 2,900 oxycodone pills missing from the time of Langdon’s employment of Aug. 23, 2022 to March 13, 2023. Charges filed Feb. 6 attributed 2,500 of the missing pills to inventory changes made under Langdon’s log-in credentials.
Department of Health documents did not specify where Langdon worked.
A state investigator reached out to Langdon on multiple occasions, according to the health department, but Langdon did not respond. Department of Health documents say Langdon’s motivations and the location of the diverted pills are unknown.
On Feb. 20, the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission suspended Langdon’s license pending further legal action. The commission is responsible for maintaining pharmacy standards and advocating for patient safety.
Langdon cannot practice in Washington until charges are resolved.
Suspected violations of health care provider conduct can be reported to the state Department of Health at 360-236-4700.
Sydney Jackson: 425-339-3430; sydney.jackson@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @_sydneyajackson.
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