The pharmacist client was charged with altering documents in the pharmacy, the effect of which was to present a false claim for prescriptions dispensed. They faced an almost certain strike-off, but a meticulously prepared mitigation included a long history of personal strife and a well-documented medical history. Result: Reprimand.

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