A doctor who abused his position as a GP to obtain prescription drugs has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Dr Peter Sabherwal, 57, whose address was given as Campbell Surgery in Quarry Road, Dungannon, admitted seven counts of possessing Diazepam on various dates between 2014 and 2015.Dungannon Crown Court heard on Friday that Dr Sabherwal's conduct was triggered by "a tsunami of bad luck."
He would then delete the prescriptions from their medical records. The total value of the drugs taken was £422.87, which has since been fully repaid. The defence said Dr Sabherwal had dealt with the matter with "quiet dignity" and that "justice absolutely can and should be tinged with mercy."The court heard that Dr Sabherwal was struggling with his mental health and had been visiting a psychiatrist.
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