The GPhC has responded quickly to allegations raised by the BBC’s Inside Out London programme regarding the sales of prescription-only medicines without prescriptions, in West London.
Three of the pharmacists shown in the programme have now received 18 month interim suspension orders on their registration. This means they are not able to practise, while investigations continue into these allegations.
They are:
Chawan Shaida (registration number 2051633)
Hussain Jamal Rasool (registration number 2068258)
Murtaza Gulamhusein (registration number 2029954)
Where it is necessary for the protection of members of the public or is otherwise in the public interest, the GPhC can seek urgent interim measures (called Interim Orders) which restrict the pharmacist's ability to practice for a specified period of time.
Investigations are also continuing into the conduct of others involved in the programme.