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’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Due to Misconduct and Conviction
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist faced allegations of misconduct and conviction related to the possession of a Class B drug, Cannabis. The pharmacist, who was not present or represented at the hearing, had previously been suspended following a Principal Hearing in 2019. The current case […]
11 February 2025
Pharmacist Suspended for Unlawful Supply of Controlled Drugs
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was found guilty of serious misconduct related to the unlawful supply of controlled drugs. The case, which was heard remotely via videolink on March 20-21, 2023, involved allegations that the pharmacist supplied Class C controlled drugs, including Diazepam, Zopiclone, Zolpidem, and Nitrazepam, without […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Misconduct Involving Uncontrolled Supply of Codeine Linctus
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found to have engaged in misconduct by supplying large volumes of codeine linctus without appropriate controls. The pharmacist, who was the responsible pharmacist at Buchan Chemist in Birmingham, admitted to selling the habit-forming medicine without sufficient clinical justification and […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Misconduct in Online Pharmacy Operations
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was suspended for nine months due to serious misconduct related to the management of an online pharmacy. The pharmacist, who served as the Superintendent Pharmacist at SQ Invest Ltd, faced allegations of failing to implement robust procedures for verifying patient identity and ensuring […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Dishonesty in CV and LinkedIn Profile
In a recent case before the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was suspended for 12 months due to dishonest claims made on his CV and LinkedIn profile. The allegations centered around false statements regarding employment at Colchester General Teaching Hospital and Lloyds Pharmacy. The pharmacist was found to have misrepresented his […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Falsifying Timesheets and Defrauding NHS
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was found guilty of misconduct due to falsifying timesheets and defrauding the NHS. The pharmacist, who worked as a locum at St Mary’s Hospital, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, admitted to submitting timesheets with false information, claiming more hours than actually worked on […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Theft and Misconduct Involving Prescription Medications
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found to have impaired fitness to practise due to a conviction and misconduct. The pharmacist was convicted of theft at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court for stealing medication valued at approximately £50 from Badhams Pharmacy. Additionally, the pharmacist was found […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Theft and Dishonesty at Boots Store
In a recent case before the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found guilty of misconduct due to theft and dishonesty. The registrant, who worked at a Boots store, was accused of removing items such as fragrances, nappies, and shampoo without payment. The misconduct was discovered through CCTV footage and an […]
Pharmacist Suspended for Spreading Misinformation on Vaccines and Autism
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was found to have engaged in misconduct by spreading misinformation about vaccines and autism. The case revolved around an incident at the Village Pharmacy in Windsor, where the pharmacist made several unfounded claims to a patient, suggesting that autism is […]
7 February 2025
Pharmacist Suspended for Misconduct Involving Inappropriate Supply of Codeine Linctus
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was found guilty of misconduct related to the inappropriate supply of Codeine Linctus, a potentially addictive medication. The pharmacist, who owned and operated Medina Chemist, was accused of allowing approximately 1000 bottles of Codeine Linctus to be ordered and supplied without adequate checks […]