Date of Decision: July 28, 2025
Allegations: Removed Ozempic from the pharmacy without a valid prescription or payment.
Took diazepam from pharmacy stock for personal use without a prescription or payment.
Self-medicated with diazepam during work hours and on pharmacy premises on at least two occasions.
Attended work while unfit, affecting her ability to concentrate and communicate.
Acted dishonestly in obtaining medication without payment or authorisation.
Outcome: No impairment currently found. The registrant may return to unrestricted practice.
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Date of Decision: August 1, 2025
Allegations: Attended the pharmacy on multiple dates while signed off sick
Accessed the pharmacy's stock management system ("Columbus") without authorisation
Entered the dispensary and dispensed medication for personal use
Ordered large quantities of controlled drugs (codeine and diazepam) without proper justification
Accepted a police caution for theft of codeine from employer
Failed to declare the police caution to the GPhC within the required seven-day timeframe
Outcome: Suspension for 8 months with review
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Date of Decision: February 20, 2019
Allegations: Possession of cannabis resin found in the registrant’s motor vehicle.
Admission by the registrant that the cannabis was for personal use.
Issuance of a police cannabis warning.
Continued use and justification of cannabis use by the registrant, despite its classification as a Class B drug.
Outcome: Removal from the Register
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Date of Decision: January 31, 2019
Allegations: Failed to report three criminal convictions to the GPhC within the required seven-day period.
Dishonestly concealed the convictions during three consecutive annual registration renewals.
Falsely answered 'no' to the question regarding previous convictions on the GPhC registration form.
Misconduct by virtue of the above acts, particularly concerning honesty and integrity.
Outcome: Suspension order allowed to expire; no further action taken. Registrant found no longer impaired and permitted to return to the register.
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Date of Decision: July 30, 2025
Allegations: Conviction on 10 April 2024 for causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving
Outcome: Warning
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Date of Decision: July 29, 2025
Allegations: Theft of medication from a pharmacy in breach of the Theft Act 1968
Possession of Class C Controlled Drugs (Zopiclone, Diazepam, Temazepam) contrary to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Working while under the influence of controlled substances and/or using non-prescribed controlled drugs
Outcome: No longer impaired; advice given
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Date of Decision: July 24, 2025
Allegations: Falsifying Responsible Pharmacist (RP) log entries to reflect the presence of a pharmacist who was not present.
Operating a pharmacy without a Responsible Pharmacist on-site in contravention of regulations.
Dishonesty in misrepresenting RP presence in official records.
Breaching regulatory requirements by maintaining inaccurate RP logs.
Outcome: Suspension for 5 months
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Date of Decision: July 22, 2025
Allegations: Dishonestly overstating company turnover to obtain a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan that the company was not entitled to
Outcome: Warning issued
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Date of Decision: July 22, 2025
Allegations: Conviction for failing to provide a breath specimen without reasonable excuse when suspected of driving under the influence
Failure to declare the conviction to the GPhC within the required 7-day period
Outcome: Warning issued to remain on the register for 12 months
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Date of Decision: July 16, 2025
Allegations: Attended Trust premises and accessed the dispensary under false pretences on multiple occasions post-employment.
Persuaded staff of legitimate presence and accessed computer systems without authorisation.
Dispensed medication while logged in under another staff member's account.
Accessed confidential patient information without authorisation.
Removed high-value medications from Trust premises without authorisation.
Acted dishonestly by lying to staff and knowingly removing unauthorised drugs.
Outcome: Removal from the register
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