THE NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has declined to allow the reinstatement of the registration of former pharmacist Dale Larden, who had his registration cancelled by the Pharmacy Tribunal in 2009.
Larden was seeking a review of the cancellation order which was issued following complaints he was guilty of professional misconduct, had been convicted of various criminal offences relating to drugs of addiction, and that he was himself addicted to oxycodone and/or methadone.
In a statement tendered to the hearing Larden said he had managed to turn his life around since these incidents, and had not taken any opioid derived medication since late 2012
He is now contemplating a return to pharmacy, possibly working in the country where he has purchased a property.
After extensive cross-examination and consideration of other statements, the Tribunal decided the application for reinstatement was "premature," taking into account a lack of concrete plan by Larden to return to pharmacy and a perceived lack of insight into the causes of his addiction.
The decision suggested he could consider continuing professional development, mentoring, joining a professional pharmacy organisation and undergoing regular drug tests, and demonstrate these matters to the Tribunal after a period of at least 12 months.
Details at caselaw.nsw.gov.au.
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