Pharmacist Suspended for Eight Months After Sexual Misconduct Toward Colleagues at Tesco Pharmacy
Date of Decision: January 6, 2026
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Made sexually inappropriate comments to Colleague A, including expressing attraction and asking for casual sex.
- Made inappropriate sexual comments to Colleague B, including discussing erectile dysfunction.
- Grabbed Colleague A tightly around the waist at work.
- Made repeated personal and suggestive comments to Colleague A over multiple years.
- Suggested to Colleague B that Colleague A would make a great second wife.
- Invaded the personal space of Colleagues B and C.
- Asked Colleague C whether Colleague A would have consensual sex with him (not proven).
- Conduct was deemed inappropriate, sexual in nature, sexually motivated, and unwanted.
- In a separate incident, told Colleague A she had "nice eyes" and again physically pulled her close.
Outcome: Suspension for 8 months
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Pharmacy professionals must work in partnership with others.
- Standard 6 – Pharmacy professionals must behave in a professional manner.
- Standard 9 – Pharmacy professionals must demonstrate leadership.
Case Summary
Allegations
The registrant, a pharmacist with nearly 40 years of experience, faced serious allegations of sexual misconduct while working as a locum at a Tesco in-store pharmacy between 2020 and 2023. The misconduct centered primarily on inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague (Colleague A), though others were also impacted.
Key allegations included:
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