Fitness to Practise Cases

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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:

Pharmacy Technician Removed Following Conviction for Rape and Drug Supply to a Minor

Date of Decision: November 22, 2024

Allegations: Conviction for rape of a 13-year-old girl and supplying cannabis to the victim, both offenses occurring on 10 February 2023.

Outcome: Removal from the register and interim suspension pending appeal.

Pharmacist’s Suspension Lifted Following Review of Misconduct in Waste Management and Data Breach

Date of Decision: November 29, 2024

Allegations: Improper disposal of confidential waste and controlled drugs, breach of patient confidentiality, and dishonesty in reporting the incident timeline to NHS Data Security.

Outcome: Suspension lifted; fitness to practise no longer impaired.

Pharmacist Suspended for Unlawful Supply of Controlled Drugs to Charitable Initiatives

Date of Decision: December 20, 2024

Allegations: Misconduct involving the unauthorized removal and supply of controlled drugs (e.g., Xanax, Diazepam) for charitable purposes without proper authority or oversight.

Outcome: 12-month suspension from the register.

Pharmacist Removed Following Theft and Fraud at Multiple Pharmacies

Date of Decision: December 17, 2024

Allegations: Theft and fraud at two pharmacy employers, involving medications worth approximately £15,000, and dishonest conduct during the investigation.

Outcome: Removal from the register, with interim suspension pending appeal.

Registrant Removed Following Dishonest Conduct and Clinical Errors

Date of Decision: December 23, 2024

Allegations: Dishonest submission of falsified CPPE assessments. Misleading her employer regarding absence and damaged phones. Clinical errors, including prescribing contraindicated medications.

Outcome: Removal

Pharmacy Technician Given Conditions Following Misconduct Involving False Vaccination Records

Date of Decision: December 19, 2024

Allegations: The registrant created false Covid-19 vaccination records for her then-boyfriend and his brother using a colleague’s login credentials, provided false explanations to colleagues, and acted dishonestly and without integrity.

Outcome: Conditions of practice imposed for 12 months, with review.

Registrant Removed Following Conviction for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving

Date of Decision: December 24, 2024

Allegations: Convicted of causing death by dangerous driving and failure to notify the GPhC within 7 days of the conviction.

Outcome: Removal from the register

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