The College of Pharmacists' Inquiry Committee imposed an extraordinary suspension upon a registrant who was under investigation. After negotiations, the College and registrant reached an agreement whereby the registrant was permitted to work, but under strict conditions and in a different pharmacy. Her practice was audited during this period and when the investigation was completed, audit reports revealed that she was not meeting acceptable standards of practice even under the conditions. The Inquiry Committee referred the matter to the Discipline Committee and again suspended her registration pending the hearing. In the meantime, new allegations of misconduct came to light A Citation was not immediately issued while the new concerns were investigated. The registrant appealed the suspension on several grounds relating to procedural fairness. Her appeal was dismissed. This is an important decision as it is only the second time that the BCSC has considered the extraordinary suspension provisions in the Health Professions Act. The Court approved the steps the College took, including the extent of the Inquiry Committee's written reasons.
Farbeh v. College of Pharmacists of B.C. BCSC 2009
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