New York Pharmacist Arrested for Illegal Dispensing

The New York State Police have announced the arrest of pharmacist Clyde Stevens, 46, of Binghamton, NY following an investigation at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Endwell, NY.

The Investigation

According to a press release from New York State Police Troop C, the investigation began when the pharmacy identified discrepancies in medication distribution. The investigation revealed that Stevens, who was employed as a pharmacist at the store, had illegally dispensed both controlled and noncontrolled medications, including issuing fraudulent prescriptions. Investigators discovered that Stevens had regularly dispensed quantities exceeding physicians’ prescriptions, resulting in a financial loss to the pharmacy. Further investigation revealed that Stevens had also unlawfully filled prescriptions for controlled substances which were never authorized by a medical practitioner.

The Charges

Stevens was charged with over 20 counts of wrongdoing, including 5 counts of criminal sale of a prescription of a controlled substance or of a controlled substance by a practitioner or pharmacist (Class C felony), 11 counts of forgery in the second degree (Class D felony), 1 count of grand larceny in the third degree (Class D felony), and 5 counts of misdemeanor fraud and deceit related to controlled substances. Seventeen of the charges are felonies. Stevens is facing significant prison time.

Reference

New York State Police arrest pharmacist for fraudulent prescriptions and illegal dispensing of medication. Press release. New York State Police. Published February 26, 2026. Accessed March 20, 2025. https://troopers.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-police-arrest-pharmacist-fraudulent-prescriptions-and-illegal-dispensing