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Full Address
2A SYCAMORE WALK, BLACKBURN, WEST LOTHIAN, EH477LH
Contact Information
Telephone
01506 813720Contractor/Dispenser Details
Dispenser Name
BLACKBURN HEALTH LTD
GPHC Registration Details
Pharmacy Registration Number
9011341
Trading Name
Blackburn Pharmacy
Owner Name
Blackburn Health LtdPremises Type
Community
Status
Registered
Registration Dates
Initial Registration: 2020-03-01
Renewal Date: 2026-12-31
Expiry Date: 2027-02-28
GPHC Registered Address
Unit A, 2 Sycamore Walk, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH477LH, 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
14/08/2023
Pharmacy context
This is a newly opened community pharmacy in the town of Blackburn, West Lothian. Its main services include dispensing of NHS prescriptions, and it dispenses medicines in multi-compartment compliance packs to help people take their medicines properly. Team members advise on minor ailments and medicines use. And they deliver the NHS Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus Services.
Standards by principle
Principle 1 – Governance
Standards met
The pharmacy appropriately manages the risks associated with the services it provides for people. Its complete set of written procedures help the team carry out tasks consistently and safely. Team members record and learn from the mistakes they make when dispensing. And they keep the records they need to by law. Team members have knowledge and experience to help support vulnerable people.
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. And it reviews its staffing profile following changes in workload to make sure it can operate effectively. Team members complete appropriate training for their roles and keep their skills up to date. They 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 it provides and are generally appropriately maintained. It has two consultation rooms where the team can have confidential conversations with people.
Principle 4 – Services
Standards met
The pharmacy offers a range of services that are well managed and easily accessible for people. It receives its medicines from licensed wholesalers and stores them appropriately. The team carries out checks to help ensure medicines are safe to supply to people. But it does not always maintain a record of the checks so it cannot show whether they are always effective.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14/08/2023 | 30/08/2023 | 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 2,141
of 6,976 data zones in Scotland
69.3%
Percentile
Moderate Deprivation
Within the 31% least deprived in Scotland
Moderate levels of deprivation with mixed socioeconomic characteristics
Quintile (5 groups)
2
of 5
Very Deprived
Within 40% most deprived
Decile (10 groups)
4
of 10
Mid-range
31-40% range
Vigintile (20 groups)
7
of 20
Mid-range
31-35% range
Deprivation by Domain
Lower ranks = higher deprivation. Ranks are relative.
Income
Rank 2,442
65th percentile
Proportion of people with low income
Employment
Rank 2,320
67th percentile
Working-age people excluded from the labor market
Health
Rank 1,599
77th percentile
Risk of premature death and quality of life impairment
Education
Rank 1,951
72nd percentile
Lack of attainment and skills in children and adults
Access to Services
Rank 4,986
29th percentile
Physical and financial accessibility of key services
Crime
Rank 558
92nd percentile
Risk of personal and material victimization
Housing
Rank 3,495
50th percentile
Quality and availability of housing
Last Updated
28 January 2026
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