Pharmacist Warned for Dishonest Bounce Back Loan Application
Date of Decision: July 22, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Dishonestly overstating company turnover to obtain a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan that the company was not entitled to
Outcome: Warning issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6 – Pharmacy professionals must behave in a professional manner
Case Summary
Allegations
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) issued a warning to a registered pharmacist following dishonest conduct related to a government financial support scheme. In October 2020, the registrant, acting in her role as director of 1SR Limited, applied for and received a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan (BBL) under false pretences. The allegation centred on the fact that the company was not eligible for the loan and that its turnover had been dishonestly overstated to qualify.
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, was designed to support small businesses adversely affected by the economic impact of lockdowns and public health measures. Eligibility criteria required applicants to declare accurate turnover figures. In this case, the registrant breached these criteria by inflating the company’s financial details to receive funding unlawfully.
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