Pharmacy Technician Removed Following Dishonest Falsification of Records and Controlled Drug Theft
Date of Decision: December 18, 2024
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- Dishonestly falsified patient medication records and stole controlled drugs (dihydrocodeine tablets) from the pharmacy.
Outcome: Removal from the register, with an interim suspension order.
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6: Be honest and trustworthy.
- Standard 8: Provide safe and effective care.
- Standard 9: Demonstrate leadership and set a good example.
Case Summary
The GPhC Fitness to Practise Committee reviewed the case of a pharmacy technician, referred to here as “the registrant,” who was found guilty of multiple acts of dishonesty. These included falsifying patient medication records and stealing controlled drugs from the pharmacy.
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