Pharmacist Struck Off for Dishonesty and Company Director Misconduct
Date of Decision: June 28, 2012
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Entered into a 13-year Company Director Disqualification Undertaking in January 2011 for misconduct as a company director.
- While acting as director of Dreemore Developments Limited (2005–2009): submitted a materially inaccurate statement of affairs, breached fiduciary duties, misappropriated company funds and engaged in further misconduct as detailed in the Undertaking schedule.
- Failed to notify the Registrar of a fitness to practise matter (violation of Obligation 6.6).
- Provided false information in his 2011/2012 Pharmacist Retention Form.
- Acted in a manner that called into question his honesty, integrity, and professional judgment.
- Breached several standards of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s Code of Ethics and Practice.
Outcome: Removal from the Register (Struck Off)
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Uphold the honour and dignity of the profession.
- Standard 7 – Act with honesty and integrity.
- Obligation 6.6 – Promptly inform the Society of any circumstances that may call fitness to practise into question.
Case Summary
Allegations
The case revolves around serious concerns about the registrant’s honesty and integrity, which stem from his previous business dealings as a company director and subsequent conduct as a registered pharmacist. On 15 January 2011, the registrant entered into a formal Disqualification Undertaking under the Company Directors Disqualification (Northern Ireland) Order 2002. This was accepted on 20 January 2011 and prevented him from acting as a company director or being involved in company management for 13 years, starting 10 February 2011.
The Disqualification Undertaking was linked to misconduct during his tenure as a director of Dreemore Developments Limited from 2005 to 2009. Specific allegations included:
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