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Ex-Boots locum struck off after methadone theft police caution

Blackpool pharmacist was seen on CCTV concealing controlled drugs

13 Aug 2026

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Coroner: Housing association could have confiscated excess medicine from vulnerable resident

Christopher John O’Donnell died from asphyxia due to airway obstruction by vomit and drug toxicity having taken a “substantial” amount of stockpiled methadone.

30 Jul 2025

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‘Advance’ methadone dispensing contributed to overdose death, says coroner

Coroner questions pharmacy's decision to 'use discretion' when dispensing methadone

20 Aug 2024

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Boots comments on temporary methadone disruption in London branch

Multiple apologises for a notice to patients that did not inform them of alternative arrangements

18 Oct 2022

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