Pharmacist Removed After Sexual Offence Convictions During Patient Consultations at Boots and Well
Date of Decision: January 12, 2026
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Conviction for two offences under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009:
- On 9 May 2021, made inappropriate sexual remarks during a medical consultation with Patient A at Boots Pharmacy, Edinburgh, contrary to section 7(1).
- On 5 June 2023, conducted a non-consensual intimate examination and made sexually inappropriate remarks to Patient B at Well Pharmacy, Glasgow, contrary to section 3.
Outcome: Removal from the Register
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 1 – Pharmacy professionals must provide person-centred care
- Standard 5 – Pharmacy professionals must use professional judgement
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
- Standard 7 – Pharmacy professionals must respect and maintain a person’s confidentiality and privacy
Case Summary
Allegations
This troubling case centred on the conviction of a registered pharmacist for two separate incidents of sexual misconduct during patient consultations. In both instances, the pharmacist exploited their position of trust to engage in behaviour that was sexually inappropriate, unprofessional, and distressing for the patients involved.
The first incident took place on 9 May 2021 at a Boots pharmacy in Edinburgh. Patient A sought advice for a rash and was taken into a consultation room with the pharmacist. During the consultation, the registrant made sexually inappropriate comments after the patient raised her clothing to show the rash. The pharmacist remarked on her underwear and used sexually suggestive language, leaving Patient A distressed and in tears.
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