Information updated as of 10/2017
Editor’s Note: At this time I do not have any Pharmacists as possible contacts for Pharmacists seeking
recovery to network with. If you would be interest, let me know. Thanks, Charlie Broussard
Link to Pharmacists Recovery Program: http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/licensees/personal/pharmacist_recovery.shtml
MAXIMUS Diversion Program
Model: Health Care Association Board of Pharmacy contract
Eligible for Pharmacists and Interns
www.maximus.com
800-522-9198
FAX 916-669-3660
Mailing address is:
PO Box 989012, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9012
Pharmacists Recovery Network Contact Person:
Virginia (Ginny) Matthews RN,BSN,MBA
MAXIMUS Project Manager
E-mail - VirginiaLMatthews@maximus.com
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MAXIMUS is a contractor with the Dept of Consumer Affairs, and the California State Board of Pharmacy. MAXIMUS administers and coordinates the diversion program for pharmacists who have drug, alcohol or mental health issues that impact their ability to safely practice. The Diversion Program accepts clients who self refer and clients who are referred by the Board. A majority of the cost is paid for by the Board.
Joan E Coyne, Pharm.D. writes: “Pharmacists and interns can enter the program on their own with complete anonymity. The Board will in some cases refer pharmacists "In Lieu Of" disciplinary action and some pharmacists are mandated into the program secondary to administrative action when they are put on probation.”
There are 80+ Pharmacists in the Pharmacist Recovery Program, and that rate remains consistent.