Binghamton Pharmacist Busted for Fraud—Allegedly Faked Prescriptions and Stole Thousands in Medications

Press Release

On February 23, 2025, at approximately 11:18 a.m., New York State Police at Endwell arrested Clyde T. Stevens, 46, of Binghamton, NY, following an investigation into fraudulent prescription practices at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Endicott.

The investigation determined that while employed as a pharmacist, Stevens illegally dispensed both controlled and non-controlled substances, including issuing fraudulent prescriptions. The inquiry began after the company identified discrepancies in medication distribution, revealing that Stevens had dispensed quantities exceeding doctors' prescriptions on multiple occasions. These actions resulted in a financial loss of more than $4,000 to the pharmacy. Further investigation found that Stevens also unlawfully filled prescriptions for controlled substances that had never been authorized by a medical professional.

As a result, Stevens was charged with the following offenses:•    Criminal Sale of a Prescription for a Controlled Substance or of a Controlled Substance by a Practitioner or Pharmacist (Class C Felony – 5 counts)•    Forgery in the Second Degree (Medical Prescription) (Class D Felony – 11 counts)•    Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (Class D Felony – 1 count)•    Fraud and Deceit Related to Controlled Substances (Misdemeanor – 5 counts)

Stevens was processed at SP Endwell and subsequently transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment.