Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors, LA
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
Louisiana drug/device board holds annual meeting, reviews finances and contracts
The Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors is holding its annual meeting to approve minutes, review financial statements for March through May 2026, and consider renewals of service contracts for legal, compliance, and facility inspections. The board will also discuss old business including website/ADA compliance, a compliance management program update, and DSCSA preparations, as well as new business on legislative updates. Licensure matters and an executive session for the annual employee review of the executive director are also on the agenda.
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 25, 2026
- Review of financial statements for March, April, and May 2026 and FY2026 to date
- Renewal of service contracts: Legal – Regulatory, Legal – Compliance, and Facility Inspections (North)
- Old business: Board Website/ADA Requirement, Compliance Management Program Update, DSCSA Preparations
- Executive session for annual employee review of the Executive Director position
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📄 From the agenda
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LOUISIANA BOARD OF DRUG and device DISTRIBUTORS
12091 Bricksome Avenue, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 295-8567 Fax (225) 295-8568 [email protected] www.drugboard.La.gov
Michael Davis
Chairman
James Delatte
Vice-Chairman
Trion Horgan
Secretary/Treasurer
Chad Gielen
Board Member
Cindy Luton
Board Member
Scott Irelan
Board Member
Nicholas Latino
Board Member
Eric Martin
Board Member
George Lovecchio
Executive Director
Kimberly B. Barbier
Executive Assistant
BOARD ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 9:30 am
Board Administrative Office
12091 Bricksome Avenue, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Call for Additional Agenda Items (Discussion at Agenda Item XI)
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes- March 25, 2026
V. Financial Matters
A. Financial Statements
1. March 2026
2. April 2026
3. May 2026
B. FY2026 to Date Review
C. Annual Financial Attestation Preparation – FY2026
VI. Service Contracts
A. Legal – Regulatory – Renewal of Services
B. Legal - Compliance – Renewal of Services
C. Facility Inspections (North) - Renewal of Services
VII. General Matters
A. SOS Annual Records Manager Designation
VIII. Old Business
A. Board Website/ADA Requirement
B. Compliance Management Program Update
C. DSCSA Preparations
IX. New Business
A. Legislative Updates
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BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
X. Licensure Matters
A. New Licenses Is …
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Wed Mar 25, 2026
Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors
Louisiana drug-distributor board meets to renew contracts and review finances
The Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors will convene on March 25, 2026, to approve routine service-contract renewals, review quarterly financial statements, and discuss new business such as patient-needs loan programs and online pharmacy platforms. The board will also receive updates on website accessibility, compliance programs, federal regulations, and staffing.
- Renewal of Compliance Management Services contract
- Renewal of Facility Inspection Service contract
- Review of December 2025 through February 2026 financial statements
- Discussion of borrow/loan programs for specific patient needs
- Update on website ADA accessibility
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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agreement against unlicensed distributor
The Board approved a consent agreement against Artemis Distribution, Inc. for operating without a license and other regulatory violations. Additionally, the Board renewed three service contracts for compliance, inspections, and legal supervision.
- Approved consent agreement against Artemis Distribution, Inc. for unlicensed distribution (6-0)
- Approved $65,000 compliance management services contract with Victoria Bienvenu (7-0)
- Approved facility inspection services contract with John Liggio not to exceed $22,000 (7-0)
- Approved $3,529.75 interagency agreement with Louisiana Department of Justice (7-0)
- Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
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LOUISIANA BOARD OF DRUG and device DISTRIBUTORS
12091 Bricksome Avenue, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 295-8567 Fax (225) 295-8568 [email protected] www.drugboard.La.gov
Michael Davis
Chairman
James Delatte
Vice-Chairman
Trion Horgan
Secretary/Treasurer
Chad Gielen
Board Member
Cindy Luton
Board Member
Scott Irelan
Board Member
Nicholas Latino
Board Member
Eric Martin
Board Member
George Lovecchio
Executive Director
Kimberly B. Barbier
Executive Assistant
BOARD MEETING NOTICE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9:30 am
Board Administrative Office
12091 Bricksome Avenue, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
III. Compliance Matters
A. Consent Agreement
1. Executive Session- Docket 2026EA0001
IV. Call for Additional Agenda Items (Discussion at Agenda Item XI)
V. Approval of Meeting Minutes- December 9, 2025
VI. Service Contracts and Matters
A. Compliance Management Services - Renewal of Services
B. Facility Inspection Service – Renewal of Services
C. Interagency Agreement – Regulatory and Disciplinary Action Supervision
VII. Financial Matters
A. Financial Statements
1. December 2025
2. January 2026
3. February 2026
B. FY2026 to Date Review
VIII. New Business
A. Borrow/Loan Programs for Specific Patient Needs
B. Online Platforms for Retail Pharmacy
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BOARD ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
IX. Old Business
A. Website ADA Accessibility …
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📄 From the minutes
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LOUISIANA BOARD OF DRUG AND DEVICE DISTRIBUTORS
Board Meeting
MINUTES
March 25, 2026
Attendance
Board Members Present:
Michael Davis-Chaiman, James Delatte-Vice Chairman, Trion Horgan-Secretary / Treasurer,
Chad Gielen- Compliance Officer, Cindy Luton-Member, Scott Irelan-Member, and Eric
Martin-Member
Board Members Absent:
Nicholas Latino-Member
Office Staff Present:
George Lovecchio-Executive Director, and Kimberly Barbier-Executive Assistant
Contract Staff Present: Victoria Bienvenu-Compliance Manager, Celia Cangelosi-Compliance
Legal Counsel, and John Becknell-General Legal Counsel
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 9:50
am by Michael Davis, Chairman. The meeting was held at the Board's administrative
office located at 12091 Bricksome Avenue, Suite B, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Ul. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests
Roll call was taken by Trion Horgan, Secretary-Treasurer, with the above noted
results. The members in attendance constituted a quorum. There were no public
guest in attendance.
III. | Compliance Matters
Chad Gielen, Compliance Officer, presented a compliance investigation had
concluded with a consent agreement and introduced Celia Cangelosi, Compliance
Legal Counsel.
A. Consent Agreement
Ms. Cangelosi presented a summary of enforcement case 2026-EA-0001 against
Artemis Distribution, Inc., Brook, New York, and the consent agreement
executed by the respondent. Victoria Bienvenu, Compl …
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