Kamloops pharmacist suspended, fined after domestic incidents

A Kamloops pharmacist was suspended from his job for three months after facing court action for a series of domestic incidents and lying to the professional regulator about it.

Along with his 120-day suspension, David Cory Zucker was fined $2,500 by the BC College of Pharmacists.

Zucker signed a consent agreement with the college on Aug. 6 admitting he failed to report criminal charges to the regulator for three consecutive years and obstructing the regulator’s investigation.

The circumstances of his criminal charges weren’t discussed in the regulator’s public notice. According to online court records, he was charged with causing fear of injury in a “K” file, which is attributed to domestic cases.

The most recent incident took place in July 2024 and ended with a set of court-ordered conditions and a $500 fine under a peace bond, then a final appearance in January. Though not detailed in online court records, it was his second peace bond after a previous order in 2022, according to the regulator.

A regulator committee found Zucker, who works as an oncology pharmacist, showed “a persistent disregard for his professional obligations” through his “lack of honesty,” failure to report criminal charges and breach of a previous agreement with the college.

It said his behaviour was “unprofessional, dishonourable and unbecoming,” adding that his display of poor judgement, lack of self-control and capacity for violent acts “contradict the role” of a regulated health-care professional.

The decision was rendered in August, but it was only recently published to the college website.

Though it’s not clear whether the timing is related, Zucker has a case in family court with a former spouse which was last updated on Oct. 29, according to court records.

According to the college’s public notice, the consent agreement terms were necessary to protect the public and to send a message of deterrence to the profession.