Repeated Dispensing Failures and CDs Mismanagement Lead to Suspension of Superintendent Pharmacist and RP

Date of Decision: September 12, 2025

Registrant's Role: Pharmacist

Allegations:

• Multiple inappropriate supplies of Schedule 2 Controlled Drugs without valid prescriptions
• Falsification of the Patient Medication Record (PMR) to record false “owed” medication entries
• Incorrect records indicating emergency supplies where none were authorised or lawful
• Dishonest claims regarding Responsible Pharmacist status on days absent from the pharmacy
• Inappropriate delegation of duties to unregistered staff
• Failure to supervise or correct unsafe practices of another pharmacist
• Repeated unsafe supplies of medicines, including methadone and diazepam
• Misleading inspectors and investigators during pharmacy visits
• Acting dishonestly and without integrity

Outcome: Suspension for 12 months (for both registrants)

GPhC Standards Breached:

• Standard 1 – Provide person-centred care
• Standard 2 – Work in partnership with people
• Standard 3 – Communicate effectively
• Standard 4 – Maintain, develop and use professional knowledge and skills
• Standard 5 – Use professional judgement
• Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
• Standard 7 – Respect and maintain a person’s confidentiality and privacy
• Standard 8 – Speak up when they have concerns or when things go wrong
• Standard 9 – Demonstrate leadership

Case Summary

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