General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Defence Barristers
We are a leading General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Defence Barrister’s chambers with vast experience defending pharmacists and pharmacy technicians facing fitness to practise proceedings before the GPhC. We have years of experience in acting for and representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in all matters and stages relating practise proceedings before the GPhC.
GPhC Fitness to Practise
We are a leading General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Defence Barrister’s chambers with vast experience defending pharmacists and pharmacy technicians facing fitness to practise proceedings before the GPhC.
We have years of experience in acting for and representing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in all matters and stages relating to fitness to practise proceedings before the GPhC including:
- Applications for professional registration and appeals against decisions
- Advising on investigations and, where appropriate, interviews under caution
- Representation at interim orders hearings
- Written submissions to the investigating committee
- Representation before the fitness to practise committee
- Appeals against fitness to practice committee decisions
Pharmacy Students & Fitness to Practise
The standards set by General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) expected of registered pharmacists apply equally to pharmacy students. A finding of impaired fitness to practise could have lasting and significant implications for pharmacy students.
We act for, and represent, pharmacy students facing competency, conduct and other fitness to practise proceedings.
Recent Cases
Pharmacist avoids severe sanction
A pharmacist has avoided a lengthy suspension despite receiving his third conviction for driving with excess alcohol, after the General Pharmaceutical Council opted for a two‑month suspension rather than the far harsher outcome that had initially appeared likely. A...
Allegations found not proven for doctor facing extremely serious allegations
We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. We represented a doctor before the MPTS on extremely serious allegations, with the Tribunal finding none proved. Our client, Dr Z, faced allegations of the...
Great outcome for pharmacy client
“Stephen is an incredibly knowledgeable barrister with profound working knowledge of GPhC procedures. He was invaluable for us and achieved a result we are happy with. Well worth the money and highly recommended!” Using our deep expertise in online pharmacy...
Pharmacist escapes erasure with representation from Kings Chambers
IK faced extremely serious allegations relating to both his personal and professional conduct. A negative finding could have resulted in immediate erasure from the register. Our client, a pharmacist, IK, has avoided the most severe sanction of removal from the...
GMC News and Articles
The right of appeal in fitness to practise cases and why early legal engagement matters
Fitness to practise appeals explained: understand your rights, strict deadlines, and why early legal advice is crucial to avoid adverse findings and protect your career.
Pharmacist avoids severe sanction
Pharmacist avoids severe GPhC sanction after expert fitness to practise defence by barrister Catherine Stock, following extensive remediation and strong testimonial support.
Court of Appeal clarifies how tribunals should apply sanctions guidance in fitness to practise cases
Court of Appeal ruling clarifies how the GMC’s Sanctions Guidance should be applied in fitness to practise cases, especially involving non‑clinical misconduct, confirming a structured but evaluative approach for MPTS and other UK healthcare regulators.