Fitness to Practise Cases
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.
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.
Use the form below to search for and filter cases that match your interests
Page 31 of 48
Pharmacist Removed from Register for Unlawful Supply of Controlled Drugs Leading to Patient’s Death
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) investigated the registrant following their conviction for the unlawful supply of controlled drugs. The case stemmed from an investigation initiated after the sudden death of a patient, Person A, in August 2020. The police examined Person A’s phone and found extensive WhatsApp conversations between her and the registrant, indicating that […]
4 March 2025
Pharmacist Suspended for Six Months Following Ozempic Theft and Self-Administration
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated the registrant for misconduct following concerns raised by both the registrant and their employer at Pickfords Pharmacy in Doncaster. The allegations stemmed from incidents in May 2023, including the registrant: During an internal investigation, the registrant admitted to these actions and cited health issues and […]
Pharmacist Removed from Register Following Conviction for Supply of Controlled Drugs and Forgery
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated the registrant’s fitness to practise following convictions for the unlawful supply of controlled drugs and forgery. The case was triggered by an investigation by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which found that between 2014 and 2017, the registrant had: The registrant was […]
Pharmacist Removed from Register Following Conviction for Possession of Extreme Pornographic Images and Making Indecent Photographs of a Child
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee considered the case of a pharmacist convicted of possessing extreme pornographic material and making indecent images of children. The case originated from an investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police, who traced illicit online activity to the registrant’s home address. Upon searching his device, police discovered numerous […]
Pharmacist Struck Off for Large-Scale Unlawful Supply of Controlled Drugs
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist following his conviction at Southwark Crown Court for the large-scale unlawful supply and wholesale distribution of controlled drugs. Between 2013 and 2015, the registrant supplied nearly 28 million Class C controlled drug tablets (Diazepam and Zopiclone) outside the regulated supply chain. The court […]
Boots Pharmacy Technician’s Misconduct and Lack of Reflection Leads to Suspension Extension
Allegations The case involves a pharmacy technician who, while working as a store manager at Boots Pharmacy, took Co-codamol tablets for personal use without a prescription or the consent of his employer. This misconduct occurred between February and March 2020. The technician admitted to taking the medication due to personal health issues and work-related stress, […]
3 March 2025
Pharmacist Issued Warning for Misconduct in Medicine Management
Allegations The case involved a pharmacist who was the Superintendent Pharmacist at Evercaring Pharmacy. The allegations included failing to manage the dispensing of medicines safely and effectively, particularly in an online setting. The pharmacist oversaw the purchase and sale of large volumes of codeine linctus, promethazine products, and asthma inhalers without adequate controls. Additionally, there […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Misconduct Involving Inappropriate Language Towards Patient
Allegations The case involved a pharmacist who, while working as a locum at Knights Willaston Pharmacy, was accused of referring to a patient, known as Patient A, as a ‘nutter’ during a phone call. The patient, who suffered from chronic PTSD and anxiety, was calling to discuss her prescription. When challenged by Patient A about […]
Boots Pharmacist Suspended for Nine Months for Theft from Employer
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after she accepted a police caution for theft from her employer, Boots Pharmacy, Berkhamsted. Between January and September 2018, the pharmacist: The pharmacist later applied for new roles in locum and clinical pharmacy settings but failed to disclose her caution and ongoing fitness […]
Pharmacist Issued a Formal Warning for Inappropriate Workplace Conduct
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after a female colleague, Witness A, made a complaint about inappropriate comments and behaviour while working at Asda Pharmacy, Morley, Leeds. Between 20 May 2020 and 1 June 2020, the pharmacist allegedly: The pharmacist denied making inappropriate comments but admitted standing too close […]