Pharmacist Warned for Unsafe Reciprocated Administration of Suspicious Homeopathic B12 Injection
Date of Decision: November 19, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Administered a homeopathic vitamin B12 injection of unknown origin to a colleague.
- Received the same injection from a colleague in return.
- Failed to verify the substance’s nature or provenance, which was sourced online.
- Did not check medical histories, including allergies or contraindications.
- Did not record the injections.
- Neither party was a registered patient at the practice.
Outcome: Warning issued; remains on the public register for 12 months.
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Working in partnership
- Standard 3 – Effective communication
- Standard 5 – Professional judgement
- Standard 6 – Professional behaviour
- Standard 8 – Speaking up about concerns
- Standard 9 – Leadership
Case Summary
Allegations
This case involved a pharmacist who, while employed at The Medical Group between 2023 and November 2024, engaged in conduct that raised serious concerns about clinical and professional judgment. On an unspecified date between June and November 2024, the registrant administered a homeopathic vitamin B12 injection to a colleague (Colleague A) and received the same from them in return.
Crucially, the B12 product was of unknown nature and provenance, having been sourced from the internet. No efforts were made to ensure the safety, legitimacy, or appropriateness of the substance. Moreover, neither the registrant nor the colleague were registered patients at the practice where the injections took place, and no clinical records were maintained for the event.
Continue Reading the Full Case
Create a free account or log in to access the complete case summary.
- Full allegations considered by the GPhC
- Panel findings and reasoning
- Outcome of the investigation
- Sanctions considered and imposed on the Pharmacist
- Key professional learning points
Original Case Document
View the Full Determination Document
The original determination transcript is available to registered users.
- Download the official GPhC determination
- Full hearing transcript
- Detailed findings of fact
- Sanction reasoning
- Details of the pharmacy professionals involved