A Waterford pharmacist has been struck off after being found guilty of professional misconduct over being unable to account for over 98,000 units of medication, including prescription medicines and controlled drugs.

The Irish Examiner and BreakingNews report that the council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland decided to cancel the registration of Michael Gallagher of Gallagher’s Pharmacy, Barronstrand Street, Waterford following a fitness-to-practise inquiry last year.

The sanction arose after the PSI’s Professional Conduct Committee found three allegations against Gallagher proven based on admissions made by the pharmacist.

The inquiry found that all three allegations each constituted poor professional performance.

The cancellation of Mr Gallagher’s registration was confirmed earlier this year by the High Court.

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