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GPhC Owner: Bestway National Chemists Limited
Dispenser Name: BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
Code: 1363
Full Address
1157 - 1159 SHETTLESTON ROAD, SHETTLESTON, GLASGOW, G32 7NB
Contact Information
Telephone
0141778 5505Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BESTWAY NATIONAL CHEMISTS LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9011426
Trading Name
Well
Owner Name
Bestway National Chemists LimitedPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2020-09-01
Renewal Date: 2026-06-30
Expiry Date: 2026-08-31
GPHC Registered Address
1157-1159 Shettleston Road, GLASGOW, G327NB, Scotland
Region: Scotland
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
31/03/2022
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in Glasgow. It dispenses NHS prescriptions including supplying medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs. The pharmacy provides substance misuse services and dispenses private prescriptions. Pharmacy team members advise on minor ailments and medicines use. And they supply over-the-counter medicines and prescription only medicines via 'patient group directions' (PGDs). The inspection was completed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
Pharmacy team members follow good working practices. And they show that they are managing dispensing risks to keep services safe. The pharmacy documents its mistakes and team members learn from them to improve the safety of services. The pharmacy keeps the records it needs to by law, and it suitably protects people's private information.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
Pharmacy team members have the necessary qualifications and skills for their roles and the services they provide. The pharmacy proactively supports team members in-training to obtain the skills they need. Other team members identify their learning gaps and complete relevant training as and when required to learn new skills. And they learn from the pharmacist to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises extensively support the safe delivery of its services. And it manages the space for the storage of its medicines well. The pharmacy has suitable arrangements for people to have private conversations with the team.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy gets its medicines from reputable sources and it stores them appropriately. The team carries out checks to make sure medicines are in good condition and suitable to supply. And it has arrangements to identify and remove medicines that are not fit for purpose. The pharmacy provides services which are easily accessible. And it manages its services well to help people receive appropriate care.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide safe services and it uses its facilities to suitably protect people’s private information.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2022 | 23/05/2022 | Standards met |
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD)
Understanding SIMD
The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) ranks 6,976 data zones from most deprived (1) to least deprived (6,976).
Key Points:
Overall Deprivation
Rank 120
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
98.3%
Percentile
Low Deprivation
Within the 2% least deprived in Scotland
Lower levels of deprivation typically indicate better access to resources and services
Quintile (5 groups)
1
of 5
Most Deprived
Within 20% most deprived
Decile (10 groups)
1
of 10
Most Deprived
Within 10% most deprived
Vigintile (20 groups)
1
of 20
Most Deprived
Within 5% most deprived
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 98
99th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 146
98th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 88
99th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 309
96th percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 6,975
0th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 945
86th percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 491
93rd percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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