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Pharmacy context

The pharmacy is located in the town centre of Taunton. It sells over-the-counter medicines and dispenses NHS and private prescriptions. The pharmacy team offers advice to people about minor illnesses and long-term conditions. The pharmacy offers services including Medicines Use Reviews (MURs), the NHS New Medicines Service (NMS), a minor ailments scheme and the supply of emergency hormonal contraception. It also runs a travel clinic and offers vaccinations against flu, chickenpox and meningitis B. The pharmacy supplies medicines in multi compartment devices for people to use in their own homes. It also supplies medicines to the residents of care homes. It delivers medicines to people’s homes.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

  The pharmacy identifies and manages its risks appropriately. It reviews its practices to make them safer and more effective. Team members record their errors and learn from them to stop them happening again. Staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. They work in a safe and professional way. The pharmacy asks people for their views and acts appropriately on the feedback provided. It has adequate insurance for its services. The pharmacy keeps up-to-date records as required by the law. And it keeps people’s private information safe and explains how it will be used. Pharmacy team members know how to protect the safety of vulnerable people.

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has enough staff. Team members are appropriately trained for their roles. They keep their skills and knowledge up to date and are supported in their development. Team members suggest and make changes to improve their services. They communicate well with each other. ​

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare. The pharmacy has a soundproofed room where people can have private conversations with members of the pharmacy team.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

  The pharmacy is accessible and advertises its services appropriately. Medicines are supplied safely and the pharmacy gives additional advice to people receiving high-risk medicines. The pharmacy supplies medicines in multi-compartment compliance aids to a large number of people in a safe, efficient and organised way. It has a dedicated team which safely provides medicines to the residents of care homes. The pharmacy offers a wide range of additional services and the pharmacy team delivers these services safely. Team members providing the services ensure that their training is up to date. The pharmacy obtains its medicines from reputable suppliers. It stores them securely and makes regular checks to ensure that they are still suitable for supply. The pharmacy accepts unwanted medicines and disposes of them appropriately.

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy uses appropriate equipment and facilities to provide its services. It keeps these clean and tidy. Computers and telephones are used in a way that protects people’s private information.

Inspection history summary