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 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 […]
17 February 2025
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 […]
Pharmacist Convicted for Illegally Supplying Controlled Drugs Faces Suspension
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a pharmacist was found guilty of serious misconduct involving the illegal supply of controlled drugs. The case, heard by the Fitness to Practise Committee, concluded with the pharmacist receiving a 12-month suspension, subject to review. The pharmacist, who was convicted in January 2020 at Birmingham […]
Pharmacy Technician Removed from Register Due to Conviction for Theft
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacy technician was removed from the register following a conviction for theft. The hearing, held remotely on 27-28 September 2021, addressed the serious allegations against the registrant, who was not present or represented. The case involved the theft of pharmaceutical […]
Pharmacist Removed from Register Due to Serious Criminal Convictions
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council’s Fitness to Practise Committee, a pharmacist was removed from the register following serious criminal convictions. The pharmacist was convicted of multiple counts of rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault, involving both minors and adults, over a period of more than 20 years. The offences were committed […]
Interim Conditions Imposed on Two Pharmacists for Fitness to Practise Concerns
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, interim conditions were imposed on two pharmacists due to concerns about their professional practice. The hearing, conducted via remote videolink on January 16, 2023, resulted in a decision to place both pharmacists under specific conditions for a period of 12 months. […]
Interim Conditions Imposed on Two Pharmacists for Fitness to Practise Concerns
In a recent determination by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee, interim conditions were imposed on two pharmacists following concerns about their professional practice. The hearing, conducted via remote videolink on January 16, 2023, resulted in a decision to apply interim conditions for a period of 12 months. Allegations: The pharmacists faced […]