Date of Decision: February 16, 2016
Allegations: The pharmacist dishonestly removed unspecified quantities of four medications (three prescription-only medicines and one over-the-counter analgesic) from patient-returned stock at his workplace.
The misconduct occurred over two years (April 2011 – May 2013).
The pharmacist voluntarily disclosed his actions to his employer’s Revenue Protection Officer during an unrelated internal investigation.
The GPhC found his conduct dishonest, bringing the profession into disrepute and calling into question his integrity.
A nine-month suspension was imposed in May 2015, with a review hearing scheduled before reinstatement.
The pharmacist failed to provide evidence of insight, remorse, or remediation
Outcome: A six-month extension of the suspension was imposed
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Date of Decision: August 3, 2015
Allegations: The pharmacy technician was convicted of sexual assault on a female, contrary to Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
He was sentenced to a two-year community order requiring Supervision by a Responsible Officer for two years, Participation in the Sex Offenders Treatment Programme (100 days) and Compliance with the Sex Offenders Notification Requirements for five years.
He was barred from working with children and vulnerable adults under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
Despite these restrictions, he sought to continue working as a pharmacy technician and maintained that he posed no risk to patients.
Outcome: Suspended from the Register for eight months
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Date of Decision: February 15, 2016
Allegations: The pharmacy technician received a police caution for three instances of shoplifting from Sainsbury’s in early 2015.
Items stolen included alcohol and confectionery with a total value of £24.85.
She admitted to the offences under police caution, stating she was under personal and financial stress at the time.
The GPhC Fitness to Practise Committee assessed whether her actions brought the profession into disrepute and impaired her fitness to practise.
Outcome: A three-month suspension
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Date of Decision: February 12, 2016
Allegations: The pharmacy technician created a false employment reference using the name of a former line manager.
He submitted the fake reference to a locum agency in an attempt to secure employment.
The fraudulent reference was quickly detected, leading to an investigation by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
The registrant admitted dishonesty at the earliest opportunity and expressed remorse for his actions.
Outcome: A four-month suspension from the GPhC Register
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Date of Decision: July 22, 2015
Allegations: The pharmacist submitted a complaint to the GPhC about his workplace but later denied making the complaint.
He falsified a letter, claiming that a complaint had been made against him, to justify his resignation.
He misled his employer and the GPhC about the existence of this fabricated complaint.
His actions amounted to serious dishonesty, including creating false documents and deceiving his employer and the regulator.
Outcome: Suspended from the Register for nine months
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Date of Decision: March 9, 2015
Allegations: Received a police caution for assault by beating following a domestic incident involving his spouse.
The GPhC Fitness to Practise Committee assessed whether this caution impaired the pharmacist’s fitness to practise.
Concerns were raised about the registrant’s lack of initial insight in his early communications with the Council.
The GPhC argued that a finding of impairment was necessary to maintain public confidence in the profession.
Outcome: Warning, which would remain on the public register for two years
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Date of Decision: March 2, 2015
Allegations: Failure to properly process and endorse prescriptions for controlled drugs (methadone), leading to financial loss for the employer.
Failure to comply with Regulation 16(2) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.
Attempting to avoid contact with both the police and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) inspectors.
Failing to notify the GPhC of a change in address, breaching registration requirements.
Accepting a police caution for failure to comply with controlled drug regulations.
Outcome: Registrant's fitness to practise was no longer impaired
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Date of Decision: March 12, 2021
Allegations: Conviction for voyeurism on multiple occasions between July 2017 and October 2018.
Conviction for taking indecent images of a child in August 2018.
Outcome: Removal from the register
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Date of Decision: October 21, 2021
Allegations: Conviction for theft by employee of prescription medicines while employed as a locum pharmacist.
Conviction for supplying prescription drugs in contravention of regulations.
Outcome: Application for restoration to the register granted.
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Date of Decision: January 7, 2022
Allegations: On 24 February 2021, the registrant was convicted at the Merseyside Magistrates’ Court for stealing medications and other items valued at £43,842 between 4th January 2019 and 12th October 2019, contrary to sections 1 and 7 of the Theft Act 1968.
Outcome: Removed
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