Boots Pharmacist Sanctioned for Theft of Controlled Drugs from Glasgow Pharmacy
Date of Decision: July 2, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- On 5 June 2020, took 200 tablets of Dihydrocodeine 30mg without prescription or authorisation.
- On 10 June 2020, took 100 tablets of Dihydrocodeine 30mg without prescription or authorisation.
- On 16 June 2020, took 200 tablets of Dihydrocodeine 30mg, 56 tablets of Diazepam 5mg, and 56 tablets of Zopiclone 7.5mg without prescription or authorisation.
- On 16 June 2020, labelled a prescription bag with these medications using her son's name.
- Incorrectly stated that the medications were creams for her son.
- Requested a colleague not to report the incident.
- Engaged in dishonest conduct in taking medications and providing misleading information.
- Sought to conceal her actions, demonstrating a lack of integrity.
Outcome: Conditions of practice order – 18 months with review
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 1 – Provide person-centred care
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with others
- Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
- Standard 6 – Behave professionally
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate leadership
Case Summary
Allegations
In a significant case before the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist faced serious allegations concerning the misappropriation of controlled prescription drugs from her workplace, Boots Pharmacy in Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow. The incidents took place across three separate dates in June 2020.
The registrant was accused of:
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