Titusville Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Distributing Opioids And Benzodiazepines Without A Prescription

Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Basil Samir Itani (46, Titusville) has pleaded guilty to distributing and dispensing controlled substances. Itani faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

According to the plea agreement, on nine occasions beginning on January 5, 2023, and continuing through May 24, 2023, a confidential source purchased controlled substances from Itani for cash and without a prescription after hours at Itani’s pharmacy. These controlled substances included oxycodone, methadone, alprazolam, methylphenidate, and morphine. Itani distributed and dispensed these controlled substances in an unauthorized manner by acting outside the usual course of professional practice and not for a legitimate medical purpose.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Titusville Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Megan Testerman.