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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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 […]
4 March 2025
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 […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Six Months for Conducting an Inappropriate Internal Examination
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist following a complaint from a female patient (Patient A). The pharmacist, who worked as a locum Clinical Pharmacist, was found to have conducted an internal vaginal examination without proper consent, clinical justification, or appropriate training. On 16 July 2021, he: The complaint led […]
1 March 2025
Pharmacist Given 12-Month Conditions for Inadequate Control of Codeine Linctus Sales
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after concerns were raised about the sale of large quantities of codeine linctus without proper safeguards. Between July 2017 and September 2020, the pharmacist: The GPhC’s investigation was triggered in 2020 following an inspection of the pharmacy, during which it was found that […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Three Months Over Indemnity Insurance Failures and Dishonesty
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after it was discovered that his pharmacy had operated without professional indemnity insurance for over a decade. Between April 2010 and November 2020, he: The matter came to light during a routine GPhC inspection in November 2020, when the inspector found that the […]
Pharmacist Issued Warning After Dispensing Error Leads to Patient’s Accidental Overdose Death
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist after a dispensing error led to a patient’s accidental overdose and death. On 11 November 2019, the pharmacist: The error was discovered after the patient’s death, prompting a GPhC investigation. Findings: The Fitness to Practise Committee found that the pharmacist’s conduct amounted to […]