Ditton PharmacyGPhC

Pharmacy context

This community pharmacy is in a parade of shops. It mainly dispenses NHS prescriptions which it receives from a nearby GP surgery. It is in a residential area of Cambridge and provides a range of services to local people.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

  The pharmacy generally manages its risks well. It monitors its dispensing service and makes improvements to its safety. The pharmacy keeps the records that it needs to and makes sure that they are accurate. Its team members manage people’s personal information properly. And they know how to protect vulnerable people.

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has enough staff to safely provide its services. Its team members obtain suitable qualifications and do ongoing training to competently perform their roles. The pharmacy sets aside time for its team members to regularly complete further training, so that they can keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The pharmacy safely provides its services from suitable premises.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

  The pharmacy generally manages its services well. It sources its medicines from reputable suppliers. And its team members store medicines in the right conditions, so they can be used safely. The pharmacy generally provides safe and effective services and helps people use their medicines safely. However, it could do better to make sure it provides people with up-to-date information. The pharmacy’s team members identify higher-risk medicines and generally provide appropriate advice to help people use their medicines safely.

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has the right equipment to safely provide its services. And it maintains them appropriately.

Inspection history summary