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 33 of 48
Pharmacist Suspended for Dishonest Theft of Perfume and Prescription-Only Medication from Pharmacy
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after she was caught stealing perfume and attempting to take prescription-only medication without payment while working at Lloyds Pharmacy. Between June and July 2019, she: The GPhC was alerted after Lloyds Pharmacy reviewed CCTV footage and identified thefts during security checks. Findings: The […]
27 February 2025
Pharmacist Removed from GPhC Register for Diverting Over 29,000 Controlled Drug Packs Worth £1 Million to the Black Market
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after he was convicted of illegally supplying over 29,000 packs of controlled drugs (Class C) worth more than £1 million to the black market. Between February 2016 and August 2017, he: The GPhC was alerted after concerns were raised about unusually high orders […]
Pharmacist Issued Formal Warning for Dishonesty Regarding Accreditation for MUR and NMS Services
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after she was found to have falsely declared her accreditation for conducting Medicines Use Reviews (MURs) and New Medicine Services (NMS) while working as a locum pharmacist for Lloyds Pharmacy. On 21 August 2018, while registering on Venloc (a locum workforce management platform), […]
Pharmacist’s Application for Restoration to GPhC Register Rejected Due to Persistent Dishonesty Concerns
A pharmacist’s application for restoration to the GPhC register was rejected after the Fitness to Practise Committee determined that he had not demonstrated sufficient insight or remediation regarding his past misconduct. The pharmacist had previously been removed from the register in 2014 following: His fraudulent activity, which totalled £32,000, involved falsifying NHS claims, altering prescriptions, […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Forging a Prescription for Codeine Amid Alleged Threats
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after he was convicted of forging a prescription for codeine and presenting it as genuine at a Boots pharmacy. On 27 July 2020, the pharmacist: The GPhC became involved after the pharmacist was convicted at Wiltshire Magistrates’ Court on 14 April 2021. Findings: […]
Pharmacist Removed from GPhC Register for Fraud and Possession of a Class A Controlled Drug
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist following his conviction for fraud and possession of a Class A controlled drug (fentanyl). Between March 2019 and February 2020, he: The GPhC was alerted after the pharmacist was caught during a spot check at Day Lewis Pharmacy. Findings: The Fitness to Practise […]
26 February 2025
Pharmacist Suspended for Unlawful Supply of Class C Drugs Worth Up to £1.4 Million
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after his conviction for unlawfully supplying large quantities of controlled drugs. Between July 2015 and September 2016, he: The MHRA conducted an unannounced inspection on 13 September 2016, uncovering huge stockpiles of unaccounted-for controlled drugs. Findings: The Fitness to Practise Committee found that […]
“Scam” Pharmacist Removed from GPhC Register After Conviction for Fraud Totalling Over £500,000
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after his conviction for fraud offences totalling over £500,000. Between September 2018 and June 2019, he: The fraudulent activity was uncovered when discrepancies in payments were identified and Person A began investigating the pharmacist’s claims. Findings: The Fitness to Practise Committee found that […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Unsafe and Unlawful Prescribing, Including Medication for Animals
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist following serious concerns about unsafe prescribing practices and the unlawful issue of prescriptions for animals. Between June and July 2019, the pharmacist: The GPhC’s investigation was triggered following concerns about online prescribing and the high volume of prescriptions issued by the pharmacist in […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Unsafe Online Prescribing of Opioids and Z-Drugs
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after concerns were raised about unsafe online prescribing practices at Instant E-Care Ltd. Between April and October 2019, while working as an Independent Prescriber, he: The GPhC was alerted when a journalist from The Times obtained 200 dihydrocodeine tablets via the Instant E-Care […]