Pharmacist Removed from Register Following Conviction for Fraud and Drug Supply
Date of Decision: April 14, 2023
Allegations: Conviction for fraud by abuse of position. Being concerned in supplying a controlled drug (Class B).
Outcome: Removed
Fitness to Practise Cases
[ivory-search id="5173" title="FtP cases search form"]This archive contains General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise (FtP) case summaries, detailing regulatory decisions affecting pharmacy professionals in the UK.
Each case provides insight into professional misconduct, errors, and ethical breaches that led to sanctions such as suspension, removal, or warnings. These summaries are valuable for:
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians – to understand common regulatory pitfalls.
- Employers & HR Teams – to learn about professional accountability and compliance.
- Pharmacy Students – to prepare for real-world ethical challenges in pharmacy practice.
How to use this case summary database:
- Search for specific cases using the search box above. You can search by keyword (e.g., "controlled drugs," "dishonesty," "suspension"), by sanction type (suspension, removal, warning) or issue type (dishonesty, prescribing errors, controlled drugs, etc.)
- Alternatively, scroll down to browse the latest FtP case summaries.
Why it matters:
The decisions in these cases shape the legal and ethical landscape of pharmacy practice. Staying informed can help pharmacy professionals avoid similar mistakes and maintain high professional standards.
Latest FtP case summaries:
Pharmacist’s Fitness to Practise Restored After Suspension for Theft Caution
Date of Decision: April 25, 2023
Allegations: The registrant's fitness to practise was impaired by reason of a police caution for theft by employee, contrary to section 1(1) and 7 of the Theft Act 1968, involving the theft of assorted tablets from Boots PLC between 1 February 2018 and 27 August 2019.
Outcome: Order to lapse on expiry, 7 May 2023. The registrant's fitness to practise is no longer impaired.
Pharmacist Restored to Register After 10-Year Removal Due to Dishonesty
Date of Decision: April 11, 2023
Allegations: Dishonest removal of fragrance testers from Boots pharmacy in 2010, leading to impaired fitness to practise due to misconduct.
Outcome: Application for restoration granted without conditions.
Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Theft Following Police Caution
Date of Decision: April 25, 2023
Allegations: The registrant received a police caution for theft by employee, having removed household goods and toiletries from her employer, Wards Chemist Limited, without payment between April 2020 and November 2020.
Outcome: Suspension for 6 months
Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Conviction of Dishonest Representation
Date of Decision: November 25, 2022
Allegations: On 27 May 2021, convicted at Birmingham Magistrates Court of dishonestly making false representation to make gain for self/another or cause loss to other/expose other to risk.
Outcome: Suspension 12 months
Pharmacist Suspended for Forgery of Prescription Due to Coercion
Date of Decision: November 25, 2022
Allegations: The registrant was convicted of making a false instrument, namely a prescription for a large quantity of codeine, with the intention to induce a colleague to accept it as genuine, contrary to Section 1 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981.
Outcome: Suspension (4 months)
Pharmacist Suspended for Dishonesty in Record Keeping and SOP Compliance
Date of Decision: January 12, 2023
Allegations: Completed a date check matrix dishonestly indicating medication checks were done. Failed to investigate a dispensing error in accordance with SOP. Failed to regularly undertake date checks of medication. Failed to ensure staff read and understood SOPs. Dishonestly submitted an electronic declaration that staff read SOP updates.
Outcome: Suspension, 1 month
Pharmacist’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Due to Misconduct Involving Theft
Date of Decision: February 2, 2023
Allegations: Theft of items of clothing on six occasions from Tesco in 2019, and dishonesty.
Outcome: 3 month Suspension
Pharmacist’s Conviction for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Drugs Leads to Continued Suspension
Date of Decision: February 23, 2023
Allegations: The registrant was convicted of possessing and supplying controlled drugs without a valid Home Office license, involving approximately 1,443,000 tablets of Diazepam, Nitrazepam, Zopiclone, and Zolpidem, and was sentenced to 28 months imprisonment.
Outcome: Suspension (12 months) with review
Pharmacist’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Due to Misconduct and Conviction
Date of Decision: March 9, 2023
Allegations: Impairment of fitness to practise through misconduct and a conviction. Possession of a Class B drug (Cannabis) and failure to notify the Council of the conviction. Failure to complete a 'Something to Declare' form to inform the Council of a conviction.
Outcome: Suspension (12 months with review)