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GPhC issues suspension order after returned medicines 'put back into stock'

'Chaos and confusion' at store gave rise to numerous issues, FtP committee hear.

18 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Belfast pharmacist pleads guilty to supplying fentanyl without a prescription

Plea hearing scheduled for June as pharmacy owner admits making unlawful supplies.

19 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Five charged in Dudley over ‘illegal online medicine sales’

Charges follow an MHRA investigation into illegally operating websites

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Convicted diazepam pharmacist escapes strike-off due to MHRA delays

Convicted pharmacist claimed he was 'just selling off remaining stock'

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fentanyl pharmacist who gave false references struck off by GPhC

Pharmacist's actions brought the profession into disrepute, says GPhC.

11 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Police in Greater Manchester find controlled and prescription drugs on street

The medicines seized included pregabalin, flucloxacillin, nitrazepam and zopiclone.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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New legislation allows CD supply without prescription

Emergency legislation allows supply of CDs to existing patients without need for a new script.

30 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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