On a series of occasions during 2015, Chadwick Aaron Robertson (the “Registrant”) made comments to LC, an individual posing as an athlete, about the use of banned drugs and their suitability for the purpose. The Registrant provided LC a training protocol that was never put into operation. Unbeknownst to the Registrant, LC was part of an “undercover” investigation and the Registrant’s meetings and other dealings with LC were being videotaped. An edited version of the footage was ultimately broadcast over the Internet. The College considers, and the Registrant concedes, that this conduct reflected negatively on the Registrant and the profession of pharmacy in British Columbia. It constitutes professional misconduct, a serious matter pursuant to section 26 of the Health Professions Act.
For the above conduct, pursuant to section 36(1) of the Health Professions Act, the Inquiry Committee has reached a consent agreement with the Registrant for the following terms and undertakings:
- That the Registrant’s registration as a Full Pharmacist be suspended for a period of six (6) months, to commence on November 22, 2017;
- That the Registrant pay a $10,000.00 fine to the College no later than November 22, 2018;
- That a letter of reprimand be placed permanently on the College’s register;
- That he appear before a panel of the Inquiry Committee for a verbal reprimand;
- That he successfully complete the ProBE Program on Professional/Problem-Based Ethics for healthcare professionals no later than November 22, 2018; and
- That he thoroughly review relevant legislation and complete the College’s Code of Ethics Educational Tutorial and sign declarations acknowledging his understanding and compliance with legislative and ethical requirements.