Suspension Of Registration

Question 1

What does Section 90 of the Act entail?

Answer 1

Section 90 entails the “Suspension of registration” of a pharmacist or pharmaceutical support staff.

Question 2

What does Section 90, subsection (1) of the Act state?

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Answer 2

The Board may suspend the registration of a pharmacist or pharmaceutical support staff where:
- (a) an offence or allegation of misconduct in relation to the pharmacist or pharmaceutical support staff is being investigated,

• (b) a false declaration has been made in an application for registration, or
• (c) the pharmacist or pharmaceutical support staff has contravened a provision of this Part.”

Question 3

What does Section 90, subsection (2) of the Act state?

Answer 3

Section 90, subsection (2) states: “Registration shall not be suspended unless the Board has given the pharmacist or pharmaceutical support staff at least thirty days notice of its intention to suspend the registration and has provided them an opportunity to make a representation to the Board.”