Pharmacist Suspended for Forging Employer Details and Misleading University for Postgraduate Pharmacy Course Funding
Date of Decision: November 23, 2020
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Submitted a CV and application form claiming employment at a pharmacy where he had never worked.
- Forged a signature on an Employer Support Form as part of a postgraduate course funding application.
- Declared a false practice location to meet eligibility criteria for England-based NHS funding.
- Misled colleagues and a university once concerns were raised, attempting to cover up the dishonesty.
Outcome: 12-month suspension
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgment
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
Case Summary
The registrant applied for a Clinical Pharmacy Practice course with funding from the Pharmacy Integration Fund, which required the applicant to be working in England. To appear eligible:
- He claimed falsely to be working at a pharmacy in England (which he had never done).
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