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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Yesterday the unnamed pharmacist, believed to be of West Indian origin, was not at work. She is understood to be a locum providing cover for staff days off.

NHS Sheffield said it would investigate if a formal complaint was made – but The Royal *Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain said the pharmacist was acting within her rights.

It said she is not required to *provide a service *contrary to religious or moral beliefs.

But any attempt to impose their beliefs on customers or not send them on to another pharmacist “could form the basis of a *complaint of professional *misconduct”, said a spokesman for the society. (Daily Express)

Well, yes, It does seem more imposing her beliefs on rather than providing a service.