Pharmacist Suspended Again Over Ongoing Fitness to Practise Concerns Linked to Cocaine Use
Date of Decision: November 26, 2020
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Attended work as a pharmacist while under the influence of cocaine.
- Admitted cocaine use on multiple occasions.
- Failed to cooperate with the GPhC’s health procedures, including refusing to take a drugs test.
- Engaged with proceedings after nearly two-and-a-half years of disengagement, but failed to provide objective evidence of abstinence.
Outcome: Suspension extended for four months
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgement
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
- Standard 8 – Speak up when things go wrong
Case Summary
The registrant attended work as the responsible pharmacist while under the influence of a Class A drug (cocaine) and admitted to using the drug on other occasions. He also:
- Told colleagues that he had consumed cocaine.
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