Unidrugs Dispensing ChemistGPhC

Pharmacy context

This community pharmacy is located within a parade of shops in Northampton. It mainly dispenses NHS prescriptions that it receives from two local GP surgeries. It supplies some medication in multi-compartment compliance packs to help people take their medicines. It provides Medicines Use Review (MUR) and New Medicine Service (NMS) consultations.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

  The pharmacy adequately manages its risks. It protects people's personal information well. And its team members know how to protect vulnerable people. The pharmacy mostly keeps the legal records that it needs to and generally keeps these up to date. The pharmacy monitors the safety of its dispensing service, so that it can make improvements.

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has enough staff to safely provide its services. Its team members are suitably qualified to competently perform their roles and they share information through regular discussions. The pharmacy’s team members receive some ongoing training to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The pharmacy safely provides its services from suitable premises. Its team members efficiently manage available space so that they can safely dispense prescriptions. The pharmacy has appropriate security arrangements to protect its premises.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

  The pharmacy generally manages its services well and provides them safely. It receives its medicines from reputable suppliers and stores them properly. It takes the right action in response to safety alerts, so people get medicines and medical devices which are safe to use. The pharmacy’s team members generally provide appropriate advice to people who receive higher-risk medicines.

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has the right equipment to safely provide its services. It keeps its equipment and facilities in good condition. The pharmacy’s team members access up-to-date reference sources.

Inspection history summary