It was a great party for those who did not make it. Steve is truly loved by the community. See the pictures here.

Going Away Party for Steve Grossman

And

A Celebration of 30 Years of Outstanding Service to Both Patients and the Medical Community

Date: Tuesday July 7, 2009

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Place: Holiday Inn, 1200 Beacon St. Brookline

Speeches and presentation of gifts will start promptly at 5:30 pm

A donation in any amount towards the gifts would be appreciated … you may bring it to Laurie in Suite 2D of the pharmacy’s building or mail it to Peter Bendetson, MD, Suite 3A, 1180 Beacon St., Brookline MA 02446. Checks should be made out to Peter Bendetson, MD.

See you there!

What effect has the sudden closing and unknown re-opening of the pharmacy had on you or your patients? Click on the ballon to the left of the title and read the comments or leave one. Comments left will typically display within an hour. Additionally, see the comments on the post below!

J.E. Pierce Apothecary
1180 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446

Background:

Honors

• 2002 Recipient of the coveted “Bowl of Hygeia Award”
• Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
  • 2001 Pharmacist of the year
  • 1993 Pharmacist of the year
  • 1982 Pharmacist of the year
• Massachusetts Independent Pharmacists Association (Formerly Boston Association of Retail Druggists)
  • 1995 Pharmacist of the year
• National Community Pharmacists Association (Formerly National Association of Retail Druggists)
  • 1991 Pharmacy Leadership Award
  • 1989 Pharmacy Leadership Award

Professional Affiliations

• Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
  • 1992-Current Legislative Director
  • 1991 Chairman of the Board
  • 1990 President
  • 1981-83, 1985-90 Director
• Massachusetts Independent Pharmacists Association
  • 1992-Current Legislative Director
  • 1989 President
  • 1981-90 Director
• American Pharmacists Association
  • 1980-86, 1989 Member, House of Delegates
  • 1981 Vice-President, Student AphA
  • 1977 Member
• International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists
  • 1999 Member
• American College of Apothecaries
  • 1981 Full Fellow
• National Community Pharmacist Association
  • 1981- Member

Petition:

To the Members of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy:

James T. DeVita, R.Ph., President

Joanne M. Trifone, R.Ph., President-Elect

Stanley B. Walczyk, R.Ph., Secretary

Donald D. Accetta, M.D., M.P.H., Member

Steven Budish, Public Member

George A. Cayer, R.Ph., Member

Kathy J. Fabiszewski, Ph.D., R.N., Member

William A. Gouveia, R.Ph., M.S., Member

Sophia Pasedis, R.Ph., Pharm.D., Member

Michael J. Tocco, R.Ph., M.Ed., Member

Dear Respected Colleagues,

A small community pharmacy has been closed and Steven L. Grossman R.Ph has lost his license for what we feel are unjustified reasons. His service to this Brookline community has been an invaluable lifeline for doctors and patients. Steve Grossman’s specialized expertise and high professional standards have been his trademark. People consider Steve the most ethical and knowledgeable pharmacist they have ever known. He takes time to answer questions, give advice and give patients information they need. His is a practice of consummate care that has unfortunately become the exception as opposed to the rule. As physicians and medical professionals who work closely with Steve and his team, we are extremely alarmed by the recent course of action on behalf of this board.

Many of the doctors and nurse practitioners in this community, many having more than 30 years of experience practicing medicine, have had countless episodes of pharmacy errors involving the major pharmacy chains in the area, none of which to our knowledge have resulted in the termination of a store. During the same period, we have never experienced any errors in medication from Steve Grossman or his pharmacy.

While it is clear that changes needed to be made in his operation, many, if not all, have been rectified. The precipitous and destructive decision of the Pharmacy Board raises grave concerns for all health care professionals in Massachusetts.

We in this medical community are devastated by this unfortunate circumstance. We appeal to you, the commission members, to reevaluate your decision to shut down this incredibly talented, loyal and compassionate pharmacist. He has provided our community by his services with great distinction for many years. He should be allowed to continue his distinguished professional service to all of his constituents at the1180 Beacon St. Medical Community and the people of Brookline.

We appeal to your sense of fair play and respectfully request reinstatement of Steve Grossman’s license and reopening of J.E. Pierce Apothecary.

Just as the pharmacy board must ensure that pharmacies are running appropriately, it is up to us to make sure that the board acts justly and fairly.