A former pharmacist from Woodstock has been suspended by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
WOODSTOCK - A former pharmacist from Woodstock has been suspended by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
Yogesh Patel was suspended for non-payment of his dues according to the Colleges web site. Last year Patel was arrested and charged on drug trafficking charges while working as a pharmacist at the Rexall in Woodstock on Springbank Avenue.
Patel has recently pleaded guilty to those charges and admitted to forging documents and stealing $100,000 worth of prescription drugs.
During the initial bust which included the arrests of two people from Woodstock police seized $35,000 worth of Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Morphine, Nabilone and Oxycodone from the three homes along with $3,000 in cash.

Oxford Hospitals Receive Funding for Life Saving Surgeries
Interview with the Mayor - November 2nd, 2026
Oxford Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding Landfill Legislation
PJHL Recap - Oct 30th to Nov 1st
Navy Vets Recap - Nov 1st
United Way Burger Battle Begins!
Oxford County Releases Survey Results
Cheese and Cheers Coming to Woodstock
PJHL Preview - Oct 30th to Nov 1st
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Halloween Safety Tips from WPS
Patrick Stewart Dead at 86
SWOX Crash Results in Minor Injuries
UPDATE: Deceased Identified in Homicide Investigation
Interview with the Warden - October 29th, 2026
News Poll: Oxford County Municipal Election Results
Milwaukee Brewers Win the World Series
Great Pumpkin Rescue Returns for 2026