Former Colorado Springs Pharmacist Sentenced for Importation and Distribution of Chinese-Made Human Growth Hormones and Conspiracy to Distribute Anabolic Steroids

DENVER – Thomas Bader, a licensed pharmacist and former owner and operator of College Pharmacy in Colorado Springs, was sentenced today by U.S. District Court Judge Marcia S. Krieger to serve 40 months in federal prison for the importation and distribution of Chinese-manufactured human growth hormone and conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids. The defendant, who appeared at the hearing in custody, was remanded. The Court indicated no fine was appropriate because of the Judge's intent to order forfeiture of up to $4.8 million and the pharmacy building.