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But the committee ruled that the misuse of drugs was "wholly unacceptable in a registered pharmacist" and suspended Mr Glackin for 12 months, calling for a review at the end of the period.

Mr Glackin was arrested by the police on August 14, 2010, when he tested positive for cocaine use and admitted to using the drug on previous occasions. He also told the police that he had intended to purchase cocaine and heroin with the £30 he was carrying.

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