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Full Address
34-36 MAIN STREET, WEST CALDER, EH558DR
Contact Information
Telephone
01506 871164Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
THE RED BAND CHEMICAL COMPANY LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9011872
Trading Name
Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy
Owner Name
The Red Band Chemical Co LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2022-06-01
Renewal Date: 2027-03-31
Expiry Date: 2027-05-31
GPHC Registered Address
32 -34 Main Street, WEST CALDER, West Lothian, EH558DR, 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
21/09/2023
Pharmacy context
This is a community pharmacy in the town of West Calder in Lothian. Its main services include dispensing of NHS prescriptions, and it acts as a hub pharmacy, dispensing some medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs for other pharmacies in the company. The pharmacy has a 24-hour collection point which allows people to collect their dispensed medicines at any time, including outside of the pharmacy’s opening hours.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy suitably manages risk to help its team provide safe services. Members of the team keep the records that are needed by law. They keep people's private information safe. And they know what to do to help protect the health of vulnerable people. They discuss mistakes they make when dispensing so that they can learn from them.
Principle 2 – Staff
Standards met
The pharmacy has sufficient team members with the right qualifications and knowledge to manage its workload and provide its services. The pharmacy supports its team members to complete appropriate training for their role and keep their skills up to date. Members of the team work well together and communicate effectively. And they are comfortable providing feedback and raising concerns should they need to.
Principle 3 – Premises
Standards met
The pharmacy premises are suitable for the services provided and the team maintain them to a high standard. It has a private consultation room where people can have confidential conversations with a pharmacy team member.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy provides a range of services to support people's health needs. It manages it services well and they are easily accessible to people. The pharmacy receives its medicines from reputable sources and stores them appropriately. The team carries out checks to help ensure the medicines are kept in good condition.
Principle 5 – Equipment
Standards met
The pharmacy has the equipment and facilities it needs to support the safe delivery of its services. It maintains its equipment to ensure it remains fit for purpose and safe to use. And its team members use the equipment appropriately to protect people’s confidentiality.
Reports & documents (newest first)
Inspection history summary
| Inspection date | Published | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2023 | 30/10/2023 | 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 2,862
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
59.0%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 42% least deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
3
of 5
Moderately Deprived
41-60% range
Decile (10 groups)
5
of 10
Mid-range
41-50% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
9
of 20
Mid-range
41-45% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 2,258
68th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,880
59th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 1,661
76th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 3,970
43rd percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 5,893
16th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 3,315
52nd percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 4,169
40th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
12 June 2026
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