Pharmacist’s Suspension Lapses After Conviction Review
Date of Decision: April 11, 2024
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Review of 12-month suspension
Outcome: Current order to lapse upon expiry (17 April 2024)
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6: Behave in a professional manner
- Standard 9: Demonstrate leadership
Case Summary
A GPhC Fitness to Practise review hearing was conducted to assess whether a pharmacist, previously suspended following a conviction, remained impaired and required further restrictions. The registrant had been serving a 12-month suspension, which was due to expire on 17 April 2024. The hearing was convened to determine whether the order should be extended or allowed to lapse.
The registrant attended the hearing via remote video link and was legally represented.
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