Jhoots PharmacyGPhC

Pharmacy context

This pharmacy is situated within Scott Arms Medical Centre which is around half a mile from the local shops and services.  It first registered in September 2021 when the pharmacy relocated from its original location into the newly opened Scott Arms Medical Centre. People using the pharmacy are from the local community and footfall to the pharmacy is very low. The pharmacy dispenses NHS prescriptions and provides some other NHS funded services.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

  Overall, the pharmacy manages the risks associated with its services. It keeps people’s information safe, and the team generally maintains the records required by law. The pharmacy team have written instructions to help make sure it works safely. But the team does not always follow the written procedures. This increases the likelihood of things going wrong and means the team members could miss additional learning opportunities.

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has enough team members to manage the current workload and the services that it provides. The team members try to plan absences, so they always have sufficient cover to provide the services. They work well together and can raise concerns and make suggestions.

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The pharmacy provides a safe, secure and professional environment for people to receive healthcare services. The pharmacy team has access to a large consultation room if people want to have a conversation in private.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

  The pharmacy generally sources, manages and supplies medicines safely. The pharmacy obtains its medicines from licensed suppliers, and stores them securely and at the correct temperature, so they are safe to use.

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide its services safely. And the team uses equipment in a way that keeps people’s information safe.

Inspection history summary