Pharmacy Technician Suspended for Falsifying Controlled Drug Records
Date of Decision: May 8, 2025
Registrant's Role: Pharmacy technician
Allegations:
- Falsified multiple entries in Controlled Drug (CD) registers, including adding fictional stock and altering quantities.
- Made false entries about CD supplies to patients who had not received medication.
- Failed to ensure amendments were witnessed, as required by law.
- Conduct was found to be dishonest, though not for personal gain.
- Occurred over several months while working under pressure and without support.
Outcome: 3-month suspension
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 2 – Work in partnership with others
- Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
- Standard 5 – Use professional judgement
- Standard 8 – Speak up when things go wrong
Case Summary
The registrant was a pharmacy technician employed at a hospital operated by the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust who:
- Made repeated false entries in the CD register across a wide range of drugs including morphine (MST), Longtec, Shortec, Tranquilyn, Medikinet, and methylphenidate.
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