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GPhC Owner: Tesco Stores Ltd
Contractor Trading Name: TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Contractor Name: TESCO STORES LIMITED
HWB: PLYMOUTH
Region: SOUTH WEST
Code: FR090
Type: PHARMACY
Full Address
2 WOOLWELL CRESCENT, WOOLWELL, PLYMOUTH, DEVON, PL6 7RF
Contact Information
Telephone
01733 520503Contractor/Dispenser Details
Contractor Name
TESCO STORES LIMITED
Contractor Type
MORE THAN 5 SHOPS
Dispenser Account Type
English Pharmacy
Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB)
PLYMOUTH
Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC)
COMMUNITY PHARMACY DEVON
Region
SOUTH WEST
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
1030861
Trading Name
Tesco Instore Pharmacy
Owner Name
Tesco Stores LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 1996-08-12
Renewal Date: 2026-10-31
Expiry Date: 2026-12-31
GPHC Registered Address
2 Woolwell Crescent, Roborough, PLYMOUTH, Devon, PL67RF, England
Region: South 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
09/09/2020
Pharmacy context
The pharmacy is located in a large supermarket in Plymouth. It sells over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and dispenses prescriptions. The pharmacy team gives advice to people about minor illnesses and long-term conditions. The pharmacy offers services including Medicines Use Reviews (MURs), the NHS New Medicine Service (NMS) and flu vaccinations. The inspection was carried out during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy has appropriate systems in place to identify and manage the risks associated with its services. This includes the risks from COVID-19. Team members record their errors and review them to identify the cause. The pharmacy team then makes the necessary changes to stop mistakes from happening again. The pharmacy has written procedures in place to help ensure that its team members work safely. The pharmacy asks people for their views and acts appropriately on the feedback. The pharmacy has insurance to cover its services. And it keeps all of the records required by law. 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 to manage its workload. Team members receive time in work to complete training for their roles. They are confident to suggest and make changes to the way they work to improve their services. They communicate well and give each other feedback on their performance.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare. It has recently been refurbished to create more space. It has introduced measures to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19. The pharmacy has a soundproofed room where people can have private conversations with members of the pharmacy team. The pharmacy is adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy is accessible and advertises its services appropriately. Medicines are supplied safely. The pharmacy offers some additional services, which the pharmacy team delivers 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 ensures its equipment is well-maintained. The pharmacy uses its equipment in a way that protects people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2020 | 25/10/2020 | Standards met |
Integrated Care Board
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Code: E54000037
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)
Plymouth 001B
Code: E01015097
Overall Deprivation
Rank 27,053
of 33,755 LSOAs in England (2021)
19.9%
Percentile
High Deprivation
This area is in the most deprived 20% nationally
Higher levels of deprivation may indicate greater need for healthcare services and support
Quintile (5 groups)
5
of 5
Least Deprived
Top 20% - Least deprived
Decile (10 groups)
9
of 10
Least Deprived
Top 20%
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Domains weighted differently in overall IMD.
Income
22.5%Rank 29,255
13th percentile
Proportion of people experiencing low income and benefits
Employment
22.5%Rank 19,386
43rd percentile
Unemployment and worklessness among working-age people
Health
13.5%Rank 25,122
26th percentile
Health conditions, disability, and premature mortality
Education
13.5%Rank 21,934
35th percentile
Lack of school qualifications and skills
Crime
9.3%Rank 32,610
3rd percentile
Recorded crime and disorder incidents
Housing Barriers
9.3%Rank 14,136
58th percentile
Housing affordability and access to services
Living Environment
9.3%Rank 24,508
27th percentile
Housing quality and air quality
Last Updated
7 July 2026
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