Pharmacist Issued Warning for Incorrect Fitness to Practise Declaration on NHS England Form
Date of Decision: April 16, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Incorrectly answered “No” to a question on an NHS England form asking if he was under investigation by a regulatory body.
- Failed to confirm the status of an ongoing GPhC investigation before submitting the form.
- Did not act dishonestly but showed a lack of care and professionalism.
Outcome: Formal warning issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with others
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgement
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate leadership
Case Summary
The registrant submitted a fitness information form to NHS England in April 2021. On the form, he answered “No” to the question:
“Are or have you been, to your knowledge, subject to any investigation into, or proceedings relating to, your fitness to practise by a licensing body?”
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