Pharmacist accused of leaving methadone for patients in an alley suspended from practising

The pharmacist told the court he has now developed an addiction to alcohol and medication

The pharmacist has been suspended from practising, accused of attending the pharmacy while drunk, dispensing the wrong product and leaving methadone for patients in an alleyway or bookie's. File Picture.

A superintendent pharmacist has been suspended from practising by the High Court.

The suspension applies, pending disciplinary procedures, relating to a complaint alleging the pharmacist had dispensed the wrong product, left methadone for patients in an alleyway or a bookie’s shop, attended at the pharmacy while drunk and sought to conceal taking of medication by asking staff to leave the pharmacy.