Pharmacist Issued Warning After Telling Patient COVID-19 Vaccine Alters DNA, Controls Us
Date of Decision: February 17, 2026
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- On 26 January 2024, whilst working as the Responsible Pharmacist, the registrant made comments, or words to the same effect, to a patient in relation to vaccinations:
- 1.1 That people in power were trying to control the public through the COVID-19 vaccine.
- 1.2 That around 30% of DNA had been altered through vaccinations.
Outcome: Warning (to be published on the register for 12 months)
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 1 – Pharmacy professionals must provide person-centred care
- Standard 3 – Pharmacy professionals must communicate effectively
- Standard 5 – Pharmacy professionals must use their professional judgement
- Standard 6 – Pharmacy professionals must behave in a professional manner
Case Summary
Introduction
This case concerned a pharmacist who, during a routine consultation in January 2024, expressed personal and scientifically unverified views about COVID-19 vaccination to a patient. Although no physical harm resulted, the Fitness to Practise Committee found that the registrant’s conduct amounted to serious professional misconduct. While the risk of repetition was deemed low due to significant insight and remediation, impairment was found on public interest grounds. The final outcome was a published Warning for 12 months .
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