Pharmacy Technician Receives GPhC Warning for Submitting a Falsified Fitness to Work Certificate
Date of Decision: January 13, 2021
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- On 18 July 2018, the pharmacy technician submitted a falsified Certificate of Fitness (EPP) to a recruitment agency (Your World Recruitment).
- The document purported to be issued by Healthier Business UK Ltd but was not genuine.
- The technician admitted submitting the document but denied dishonesty, claiming she acted under coercion and pressure from someone else.
- The GPhC found that her actions were dishonest, as she knew the certificate was false and intended to mislead others.
Outcome: A formal warning was issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Work in Partnership with Others
- Standard 4 – Maintain, Develop, and Use Professional Knowledge and Skills
- Standard 6 – Behave in a Professional Manner
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate Leadership
Case Summary
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacy technician who submitted a falsified Certificate of Fitness to Work in July 2018.
The document was sent to Your World Recruitment (YWR), a healthcare recruitment agency responsible for placing candidates in NHS roles.
The investigation revealed:
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- Full allegations considered by the GPhC
- Panel findings and reasoning
- Outcome of the investigation
- Sanctions considered and imposed on the Pharmacy technician
- Key professional learning points
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