Mr David Vuong – Pharmacist – Registration Cancelled for Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct and Professional Misconduct

12 August 2022

The Health Care Complaints Commission prosecuted a complaint against pharmacist Mr David Vuong before the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“the Tribunal”).

It was alleged that between 2015 and 2018, while working as a locum pharmacist at Maks Chemist (“the pharmacy”) at Belmore, Mr Vuong:

• Inappropriately dispensed medications listed in Schedule 4 of Poisons List under s 8 of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) for four patients
• Participated in the arrangement that Maks Chemist (“the pharmacy”) at Belmore established with a health food store operator at Cabramatta, Ms Trinh, to supply large quantities of prescription medication and pharmaceutical products.

In its decision of 29 July 2022, the Tribunal found the complaint proven. The Tribunal found that Mr Vuong was guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct.

The Tribunal cancelled Mr Vuong’s registration with a non-review period of 12 months.

The full decision can be found here: NSW Caselaw

Further Information

For further information, contact the Executive Officer of the Health Care Complaints Commission, on 9219 7444 or send an email to media@hccc.nsw.gov.au.

The information in this media release is correct at the time of publication. Orders may change; for example, conditions may no longer apply. For current information regarding the status of a registered health practitioner, including any conditions that currently apply, please check the National Register at www.ahpra.gov.au.