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GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Contractor Trading Name: WELL
Contractor Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LIMITED
HWB: CUMBERLAND
Region: NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE
Code: FLC40
Type: PHARMACY
Full Address
NORTH CARLISLE MED CTR, EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9JZ
Contact Information
Telephone
01228 521618Contractor/Dispenser Details
Contractor Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LIMITED
Contractor Type
BESTWAY GROUP
Dispenser Account Type
English Pharmacy
Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB)
CUMBERLAND
Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC)
COM PHARM NORTH OF TYNE & NORTH CUMBRIA
Region
NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1124210
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2015-01-01
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
North Carlisle Medical Centre, Eden Street, CARLISLE, CA39JZ, England
Region: North West
What are GPhC inspection reports?
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) inspects registered pharmacies against five standards. Reports show whether the pharmacy met the standards, with improvement or enforcement action where needed. Premises ID is the same as the pharmacy's GPhC registration number.
Inspection outcome
Standards met
Last inspection
12/01/2024
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy next to a large medical centre in Carlisle, Cumbria. Its main services include dispensing NHS and private prescriptions and selling over-the-counter medicines. The pharmacy provides services such as the NHS hypertension case-finding service and a seasonal ‘flu vaccinations. And it delivers some medicines to people’s homes.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy provides it team members with a comprehensive set of written procedures to support them in safely managing its services. It keeps people’s sensitive information secure, and its team members are suitably equipped to safeguard vulnerable adults and children. The pharmacy has a process for team members to record and analyse mistakes made during the dispensing process.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has a skilled and experienced team to help manage the workload. Team members are supported in their development and have access to a comprehensive training programme to support them in keeping their knowledge and skills up to date. Team members feel comfortable to provide feedback to improve the pharmacy’s services.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are well maintained and are suitable for the services the pharmacy provides. The pharmacy has appropriate facilities for people to have private conversations with team members.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a range of services to support people in managing their health. The services are well managed by the team, and the processes team members follow help people to take their medicines correctly. The team stores medicines in the dispensary appropriately and undertakes regular checks to ensure they are fit for purpose.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the appropriately maintained equipment that it needs to provide its services. And it uses its equipment appropriately to help protect people's confidentiality.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 12/01/2024 | 01/02/2024 | Standards met |
Integrated Care Board
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Code: E54000050
English Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)
Understanding IMD
The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) measures relative deprivation across England. It ranks all 33,755 LSOAs (England, 2021 boundaries) from most deprived (rank 1) to least deprived (rank 33,755).
Key Points:
Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA)
Carlisle 003A
Code: E01019188
Overall Deprivation
Rank 13,565
of 33,755 LSOAs in England (2021)
59.8%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
This area is in the middle range of deprivation
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
3
of 5
Moderately Deprived
Middle - 40-60%
Decile (10 groups)
5
of 10
Mid-range
Middle - 40-60%
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Domains weighted differently in overall IMD.
Income
22.5%Rank 12,446
63rd percentile
Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits
Employment
22.5%Rank 11,481
66th percentile
Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people
Health
13.5%Rank 10,930
68th percentile
Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality
Education
13.5%Rank 7,568
78th percentile
Lack of school qualifications and skills
Crime
9.3%Rank 20,760
39th percentile
Recorded crime and disorder incidents
Housing Barriers
9.3%Rank 21,239
37th percentile
Housing affordability and access to services
Living Environment
9.3%Rank 20,768
38th percentile
Housing quality and air quality
Last Updated
5 August 2026
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