Cancer drug dilution scam alleged in Kansas City case
Federal prosecutors charged 48 year old Courtney of Kansas City with one felony count of misbranding and adulteration for diluting Taxol and Gemzar at his Research Medical Tower Pharmacy. Hospitals said Courtney’s Pharmacy was not used, while authorities cited potential per dose savings of hundreds of dollars. Courtney held without bond. faces up to three years and a 250000 dollar fine if convicted. His license was placed on probation for one year.
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Lawrence pharmacist accused in Missouri drug scheme
Federal authorities allege Courtney operated Courtney Pharmacist and Research Medical Tower Pharmacy in Missouri, mixing chemotherapy drugs for patients while faces bond and flight risk due to assets over ten million dollars. Kansas actions prompt inquiry though Merriam facility cited no wrongdoing. LMH staff describe hospital safety steps guarding chemotherapy dosing.
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Cuba travel enforcement questioned amid harsher crackdown
Lawrenc e resident Larry Day criticizes U S efforts to tighten enforcement of the Cuba embargo after figures show a surge in letters seeking fines from Americans who may have violated the ban. The Treasury notes backlogs and licensing reforms as it ramps up cases and penalties, while supporters say stricter rules align with policy aims.
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Returning students face new locker and school hurdles
West assistant principal William Montgomery recalls rookie seventh graders fearfully facing lockers and a larger campus. Students worry about getting lost, gym showers, multiple classrooms, and social pressures, while seventh grader Stephanie Hubbard moves from Tulsa and finds moving offers new friendships.
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