Blenheim PharmacyGPhC

Pharmacy context

The pharmacy is in separate premises located at the entrance to a health centre in a residential area. It dispenses NHS and private prescriptions, sells over-the-counter medicines and provides health advice. The pharmacy dispenses medicines in multi-compartment compliance aids for people who have difficulty managing their medicines. Services include prescription delivery, substance misuse, stop smoking, meningitis ACWY and seasonal flu vaccinations.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

  The pharmacy’s working practices are safe and effective. The pharmacy team makes sure that people have the information they need so that they can use their medicines safely. The pharmacy manages risk well and keeps people’s information safe. The pharmacy has written procedures to make sure the team works safely. The pharmacy generally keeps the records it needs to so that medicines are supplied safely and legally. The pharmacy team members understand how they can help to protect vulnerable people.

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has enough staff to manage its workload. The pharmacy team works effectively together and are supported in keeping their knowledge up to date. They are comfortable about providing feedback to the pharmacist and are involved in improving the pharmacy’s services.

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The premises are generally clean and suitable for the provision of its services. The consultation room is used regularly so people can have a conversation in private. The pharmacy prevents people accessing the premises when it is closed.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

  People with a range of needs can access the pharmacy services. The pharmacy generally provides services safely. The pharmacy gets its medicines from reputable sources to protect people from harm. The pharmacy team takes the right action if any medicines or devices need to be returned to the suppliers. The pharmacy team makes sure that medicines are stored securely at the correct temperature so that medicines supplied are safely and effectively. The pharmacy’s team members are helpful and give advice to people about where they can get other support. They also make sure that people have all the information they need so that they can use their medicines safely.

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has the equipment and facilities it needs for the services it offers. The pharmacy keeps people’s private information safe.

Inspection history summary