Mr Tavakol had his registration suspended for a month – from June 5 to July 3 this year. Ms Naghdi also received a months’ suspension.
Judge Horneman-Wren said Mr Tavakol admitted he should have realised the spike in sales did not reflect seasonal trends.
“Furthermore, in giving evidence to the tribunal, Mr Tavakol conceded that he should have known that the pharmacy was being targeted by drug runners,” he said.