Pharmacist Suspended for Selling Stolen Pharmacy Stock on eBay
Date of Decision: May 22, 2018
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Between July 2016 and August 2016, stole pharmacy items worth approximately £380.
- Listed the stolen items for sale on eBay.
- Received a Community Resolution for theft.
Outcome: 2-month suspension from the register
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6.1 – Act with honesty and integrity to maintain public trust and confidence in your profession.
- Standard 6.2 – Not abuse your professional position or exploit the vulnerability or lack of knowledge of others.
- Standard 6.5 – Meet acceptable standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Standard 6.6 – Comply with legal and professional requirements and accepted guidance on professional practice.
- Standard 6.9 – Promptly tell the GPhC, your employer, and relevant authorities about anything that may mean you are not fit to practise or that may damage the profession’s reputation.
Case Summary
Allegations
This case centers on a pharmacist who was accused of stealing stock from their place of employment and listing the items for sale on eBay. The misconduct occurred between July and August 2016 while the registrant was working as a pharmacist manager. Concerns were initially raised when colleagues noticed stock disappearing, particularly razor blades, and identified that the registrant was selling similar items online. The employer, following internal investigation and a test purchase, confirmed the eBay account was registered to the pharmacist.
The items listed in Schedule A and allegedly stolen include:
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