Cork pharmacist suspended after dispensing returned syringes to another patient

Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland recommended a four-week suspension for pharmacist after he was found guilty of professional misconduct and poor professional performance, which was ratified by High Court

The pharmacist, who also removed a patient’s label from the syringes before placing them on a dispensary shelf for picking, apologised and expressed remorse for his actions. Picture: PA

A Cork pharmacist who created “considerable” potential for harm after partially used syringes returned by one customer were dispensed to another patient has been suspended from practising.

The High Court has ratified the recommended sanction of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI) of a four-week suspension for James Casey after he was found guilty of professional misconduct and poor professional performance over the incident at a pharmacy in Cork on August 30, 2021, where he was a supervising pharmacist.