Pharmacist Issued Public Warning for Unsafe Independent Prescribing and Self-Medication
Date of Decision: May 8, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Carried out independent prescribing and dispensing without informing the pharmacy or obtaining authorisation, over a period of two years.
- Failed to review clinical histories, document decisions, or notify patients’ GPs.
- Self-prescribed and supplied himself with a year's worth of medication on three occasions, without exceptional circumstances.
- Prescribed and supplied a Schedule 3 controlled drug without following legislation and guidance.
- Did not maintain adequate indemnity insurance for prescribing activities.
Outcome: Formal warning issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with others
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgement
Case Summary
Over the course of approximately two years, while working as a locum pharmacist, the registrant:
- Undertook consultations as an Independent Prescriber and dispensed medication to patients directly, without informing or gaining authorisation from the pharmacy.
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