Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Falsely Claiming to be Pharmacist and Doctor
Date of Decision: November 5, 2019
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- Dishonestly providing false information in a reference letter.
- Forging a colleague's signature on the reference letter.
- Wearing an ID badge stating “Locum Pharmacist” while not registered or working as such.
- Misrepresenting employment status and professional title on a tenancy guarantor form.
- Falsely claiming to be a medical doctor and providing misleading information to colleagues.
- Submitting a timesheet for days not worked.
Outcome: Suspension extended for 6 months due to continued impairment of fitness to practise.
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 1 – Provide person-centred care
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with people
- Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
- Standard 6 – Behave professionally
- Standard 9 – Demonstrate leadership
Case Summary
Allegations
The registrant, a pharmacy technician, faced serious allegations of dishonesty that spanned various incidents during and after a locum placement. These included fabricating information in a job reference, forging a colleague’s signature, and misusing professional titles. Specifically, the registrant:
- Drafted and submitted a reference letter that was falsely stated to have been written and signed by a colleague.
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