Table 2 Characteristics of the study sample (n = 58)
Sample Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
Pharmacist Involved | 55 (100) |
 Gender |  |
 Female | 12 (21.82) |
 Male | 45 (77.59) |
 Unknown | 1 (1.72) |
 Practice Scope |  |
 Pharmacist | 56 (96.55) |
 Intern (trainee) Pharmacist | 2 (3.45) |
 Practice Location |  |
 Auckland | 28 (48.28) |
 Dunedin | 5 (8.62) |
 Christchurch | 4 (6.90) |
 Palmerston North | 3 (5.17) |
 Wellington | 2 (3.45) |
 Others or Disclosure | 16 (27.59) |
Cases | 58 (100) |
 Agency Laying the Charge |  |
 DP | 2 (3.45) |
 PCC | 56 (96.55) |
 Grounds of Charge* |  |
 S.100(1)(a) Professional misconduct malpractice or negligence | 33 (56.90) |
 S.100(1)(b) Discredit | 34 (58.62) |
 S.100(1)(c) Conviction adversely reflecting on fitness | 18 (31.03) |
 S.100(1)(d) Practising without holding a current practising certificate | 11(18.97) |
 Penalty* |  |
 Costs | 50 (86.21%) |
 Censure | 47 (81.03%) |
 Conditions on practice | 26 (44.83%) |
 Fine | 21 (36.21%) |
 Suspension period | 18 (31.03%) |
 Registration cancellation | 13 (22.41%) |