Pharmacist Suspended for Six Months Following Ozempic Theft and Self-Administration
Date of Decision: January 17, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Removal of Ozempic from the pharmacy without a valid prescription or payment
- Theft of diazepam from the pharmacy for personal use without a prescription or payment
- Self-administration of diazepam while at work
- Attending work while unfit to practice due to health issues
- Dishonest conduct in removing medication without authorization
Outcome: Suspension from the GPhC register for six months
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with others
- Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgment
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
- Standard 8 – Speak up when things go wrong
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate leadership
Case Summary
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Fitness to Practise Committee investigated the registrant for misconduct following concerns raised by both the registrant and their employer at Pickfords Pharmacy in Doncaster. The allegations stemmed from incidents in May 2023, including the registrant:
- Removing Ozempic from the pharmacy without a prescription or payment, later explaining it was mistakenly taken alongside paperwork.
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