Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Cocaine Possession and Misuse at Work
Date of Decision: April 1, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- Attended work at an NHS Trust hospital under the influence of cocaine.
- Used cocaine on Trust premises.
- Found in possession of cocaine during a workplace search.
- Convicted of possession of a Class A controlled drug.
- Failed to fully engage with remediation expectations during prior suspension period.
Outcome: Suspension extended for a further 12 months
GPhC Standards Breached:
- 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 registrant, a pharmacy technician, was working at St Pancras Hospital under the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust when he was found to be:
- Under the influence of cocaine at work
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