ROBERT RAY COURTNEY

Robert Ray Courtney

Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Robert Ray Courtney Case” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Robert Ray Courtney Case” and its relation with “Ethics of Pharmacy”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Robert Ray Courtney Case” and tries to gauge its effect on “Ethics of Pharmacy”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Robert Ray Courtney Case” and tries to describe the overall effect on “Ethics of Pharmacy”.

Table of Contents

ABSTRACT2

INTRODUCTION4

DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS4

The 1990 Case4

The 1998 Case5

The 2001 Case5

Violation of Rights of Patients5

Filed Lawsuits6

Deciding Factors6

CONCLUSION6

REFERENCES7

Robert Ray Courtney

Introduction

Robert Ray Courtney criminal case fall under the division of criminal law in which society punishes individuals who are found guilty of their acts by means of committing crimes and violation of laws. In this case, penalties are made in the shape of prison sentences, fines and sometimes capital punishments such as death of the criminal (Dressler, 2001).

Discussion and Analysis

Robert Ray Courtney was a former pharmacist, who owned and operated the Research Medical Tower Pharmacy in Kansas City, Missouri (Demleitner, 2007). He faced 20 criminal charges. The list of his offenses is mentioned below:

The 1990 Case

In 1990, Robert was involved in the criminal acts of buying pharmaceutical drugs on the gray market, and used to write fake instructions at the pharmacy. He used to reduce the prescription to make higher profit by selling larger quantities of drugs through repeated visits of the patients. This showed his involvement in illegal and immoral activities which damaged the health and lives of thousands of patients and led him to face sentences and punishments.

The 1998 Case

In 1998, a sales person by the name of Eli Lilly found out the difference between the amount of drugs for cancer which Courtney bought and ...