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.
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Boots Pharmacist Removed from Register Due to Conviction for Theft and Drug Supply
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was removed from the register following a conviction for theft and possession with intent to supply controlled drugs. The hearing, held on September 14, 2021, addressed allegations that the pharmacist had been convicted of two counts of theft by employee […]
17 February 2025
Pharmacist Removed from Register for Supplying Controlled Drugs Illegally
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was removed from the register following a conviction for supplying controlled drugs illegally. The pharmacist was found guilty of supplying Class C drugs, including Diazepam, Nitrazepam, Tramadol, Zolpidem, and Zopiclone, over an 18-month period. The case was heard remotely on October 13, 2021, […]
Scamming Pharmacist Removed from Register Due to Fraud Convictions
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was removed from the register following convictions for multiple frauds. The case involved serious allegations of dishonesty, where the registrant extracted significant sums of money from individuals and companies under false pretenses. Allegations: The registrant faced three main allegations. Firstly, […]
Restoration of Pharmacist After Conviction for Cheating Public Revenue
In a recent GPhC Fitness to Practise determination, a pharmacist sought restoration to the register after being removed due to a conviction for cheating the public revenue. The pharmacist, who was first registered in 1998, was convicted in June 2014 for manipulating the VAT system by falsely claiming exports to Nigeria, resulting in fraudulent VAT […]
Pharmacist Struck Off for NHS Fraud Involving Over 1,500 Prescriptions
In a significant case of professional misconduct, a pharmacist was permanently removed from the register following a conviction for fraud against the NHS. The pharmacist, who was a director of a company owning a chain of pharmacies, was found guilty of altering over 1,500 NHS prescriptions to claim reimbursement for more expensive medications than were […]
Pharmacist’s Misconduct in Codeine Linctus Supply Leads to Conditions Imposed
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found to have engaged in misconduct related to the supply of codeine linctus. The pharmacist, who was the sole owner and responsible pharmacist at F.F. & R. Stevenson Pharmacy, failed to adequately manage the risks associated with the […]
Pharmacist’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Due to Mismanagement of Controlled Drugs
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist’s fitness to practise was found to be impaired due to multiple instances of misconduct related to the management of controlled drugs. The pharmacist, who was the owner and Superintendent Pharmacist at SK Pharmacy Ltd, faced allegations of failing to ensure […]
Pharmacist’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Due to Misconduct and Conviction
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist faced a review hearing due to allegations of misconduct and a conviction for possession of Cannabis. The pharmacist had previously been suspended for misconduct and failed to disclose his conviction to the GPhC, as required by the rules. The Committee found that the […]
Pharmacist Issued Warning for Unauthorised Access to Medical Records
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was issued a warning for misconduct involving unauthorized access to medical records. The pharmacist, who worked as a locum, admitted to accessing the records of three individuals (Persons A, B, and C) on multiple occasions without their consent and without […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Cannabis Use and Failure to Notify Conviction
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found to have impaired fitness to practise due to misconduct and a criminal conviction. The pharmacist, who was not present at the hearing, faced allegations of consuming cannabis between March 2020 and August 2020, being convicted for possession of […]