Section 32
False assumption of title of specialist
of Pharmacists Registration Act 2007
(1)
A person other than a specialist registered under section 18 who has in force a practising certificate must not take or use —
the name or title of specialist, or any other word in any language having the same meaning or with similar intent; or
any name, title, sign, uniform, badge, or any other thing implying that the person is qualified to practise any specialised area of pharmacy defined by the Specialists Accreditation Board under section 37.
(2)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.
(3)
A registered pharmacist who is not registered under section 18 as a specialist in a branch of pharmacy must not —
practise pharmacy or that branch of pharmacy under the style or title of a specialist in that branch of pharmacy, or under any name, title, addition or description implying that he or she is such a specialist or has any degree, qualification or experience in that branch of pharmacy; or
advertise or hold himself or herself out as a specialist in that branch of pharmacy.
(4)
A registered pharmacist who contravenes subsection (3) may be subject to disciplinary proceedings under this Act.