Willis PharmacyGPhC

Pharmacy context

​During the Covid-19 pandemic the pharmacy is mainly dispensing NHS prescriptions and delivering medicines to people at home. It supplies some medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs. It provides substance misuse services and dispenses private prescriptions. The pharmacy team advises on minor ailments and medicines ​use and supplies a range of over-the-counter medicines.

Standards by principle

• Principle 1 – Governance

  Standards met

• Principle 2 – Staff

  Standards met

  The pharmacy's team members have the required skills and knowledge for their roles and the services they provide. The pharmacy supports its trainees in developing their knowledge and skills. And it provides them with protected learning time in the workplace to complete their training. The pharmacist updates the pharmacy team about changes to pharmacy services when they arise. But the pharmacy does not provide formal ongoing training so that individual team members continue to develop in their roles. Team members support each other in their day-to-day work. They are enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and they suggest improvements to make services safer and more effective. ​

• Principle 3 – Premises

  Standards met

  The pharmacy is clean and has appropriate infection control arrangements in place. It has consultation facilities to meet the needs of the services it provides, and people can speak with team members in private.

• Principle 4 – Services

  Standards met

• Principle 5 – Equipment

  Standards met

  The pharmacy has the equipment it needs to provide safe services. It keeps its equipment clean and well-maintained. And it takes sensible precautions to help people use its facilities safely.

Inspection history summary