NI Pharmacist Suspended for 12 Months Following Universal Credit Fraud Conviction
Date of Decision: November 25, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Conviction for dishonestly making a false declaration on a Universal Credit application on 14 March 2019 by failing to disclose undeclared capital.
- Sentenced to 1 year and 6 months' imprisonment, suspended for 3 years.
Outcome: 12-month suspension with a review prior to expiry
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 3.1.1 – Adhered to acceptable standards of personal conduct outside the work environment.
- Standard 3.1.3 – Provided information that is accurate and not misleading.
- Standard 3.1.7 – Completed documents truthfully, without omitting relevant information.
Case Summary
Allegations
In this case, the Statutory Committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland considered the fitness to practise of a pharmacist convicted of a criminal offence involving dishonesty. On 4 October 2024, the registrant was convicted at Londonderry Crown Court of making a dishonest representation on a Universal Credit application. Specifically, on 14 March 2019, the registrant falsely declared on her application that her financial information was complete and correct, omitting to disclose significant capital assets.
This misrepresentation led to an overpayment of Universal Credit amounting to £52,036.26 over a four-year period. The conviction was under Section 105A(1) of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992. The registrant was sentenced to 18 months in custody, suspended for 3 years.
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