Pharmacist Suspended for Four Months After Taking Codeine Linctus Without Payment
Date of Decision: June 8, 2023
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- The pharmacist ordered and removed four bottles of codeine linctus from two separate pharmacies (Tuebrook Pharmacy and Upton Rocks Pharmacy) on 27 and 28 October 2020 without making payment.
- The GPhC alleged dishonesty, stating that he:
- Took the codeine linctus without permission from the owner.
- Knew he did not have permission to take it.
- Knew he had not paid for it.
- The pharmacist denied dishonesty, stating he was under stress and unable to recall whether he had paid.
Outcome: A four-month suspension was imposed
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 8 – Speak Up When Things Go Wrong
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate Leadership
Case Summary
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated a pharmacist following allegations that he removed multiple bottles of codeine linctus without payment from two pharmacies where he worked as a locum in October 2020.
The allegations were as follows:
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