Pharmacist accused of yearslong drug diversion gives up bid to renew Indiana license

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 1,660

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The pharmacist accused of stealing tens of thousands of doses of powerful opioids from IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital told state regulators Monday that he does not intend to practice again — then withdrew his license renewal application when the board split over whether to deny it.

The withdrawal means Christopher Knoth’s Indiana pharmacist license will remain expired and he cannot legally practice.

Members of the Indiana Board of Pharmacy had spent months questioning why …

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